Executive Council of Kano State
The Kano State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Kano State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Kano State headed by the Governor of Kano State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and (with the consent of the legislative arm of the government) the Governor's special aides.
Functions
The Executive Council exists to advise and direct the Governor. Their appointment as members of the Executive Council gives them the authority to execute power over their fields.
Current cabinet
The current Executive Council[1] is serving under the Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration.
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abdullahi Umar Ganduje[2] |
| Deputy Governor and Commissioner of Education, Science, and Technology | Hafiz Abubakar[3] |
| Secretary to the State Government | Usman Alhaji |
| Head of Service | Muhammad Auwal Naiya |
| Principal Private Secretary to the Governor | Ibrahim Muhammad Kankarofi |
| Accountant General | Aisha Muhammad Bello |
| Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice | Ibrahim Mukhtar |
| Commissioner for Agriculture | Nasir Yusuf Gawuna |
| Commissioner for Budget and Planning | Aisha Jafar |
| Commissioner for Commerce, Tourism, and Industries | Ahmad Rabi’u |
| Commissioner for Environment | li Haruna Makoda |
| Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development | Aminu Mukhtar Dan’Amu |
| Commissioner for Health | Kabiru Ibrahim Getso |
| Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development | Murtala Sule Garo |
| Commissioner for Rural Development | Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso |
| Commissioner for Special Duties | Abdullahi Abbas |
| Commissioner for Water Resources | Usman Sule Riruwai |
| Commissioner for Women Affairs | Yardada Maikano Bichi |
| Commissioner for Work, Housing, and Transport | Aminu Aliyu |
Historic councils
| EXCOS | Chair | Span |
|---|---|---|
| First Exco | Audu Bako | 1967-75 |
| Second Exco | Sani Bello | 1975-78 |
| Third Exco | Abubakar Rimi | 1979-80 |
| Fourth Exco | Abubakar Rimi, Audu Dawakin Tofa | 1980-83 |
| Fifth | Sabo Bakin Zuwo | 1983 |
| Sixth | Kabiru Gaya | 1992-93 |
| Seventh | Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso | 1999-2003 |
| Eighth | Ibrahim Shekarau | 2003-2007 |
| Ninth | Ibrahim Shekarau | 2007-2011 |
| Tenth | Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso | 2011-2015 |
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References
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