Executive Council of Lagos State
The Lagos State Executive Council (informally, the Cabinet of Lagos State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Lagos State headed by the Governor of Lagos State.[1] It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides.
| Lagos State Executive Council | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet of Lagos State | |
| Date formed | 5 June 2019 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu |
| Deputy Governor | Kadri Obafemi Hamzat |
| Member party | All Progressives Congress |
| Status in legislature | All Progressives Congress led |
| Opposition party | People's Democratic Party |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2019 Lagos State gubernatorial election |
| Legislature term(s) | Lagos State House of Assembly |
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 is serving under the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration who took office as the 15th Governor of Lagos State on 29 May 2019.[2]
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu[3] |
| Deputy Governor | Kadri Obafemi Hamzat[4] |
| Secretary to the State Government | Folasade S. Jaji[5] |
| Head of Service | Hakeem Muri-Okunola |
| Chief of Staff | Tayo Ayinde |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Gboyega Soyannwo[6] |
| Commissioner of Agriculture | Gbolahan Lawal |
| Commissioner of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives | Lola Akande |
| Commissioner of Economic Planning and Budget | Sam Egube |
| Commissioner for Education | Folashade Adefisayo |
| Commissioner for Water Resources and the Environment | Tunji Bello |
| Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources | Olalere Odusote |
| Commissioner of Establishment, Training and Pensions | Ajibola Ponnle |
| Commissioner of Finance | Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo |
| Commissioner of Health | Akin Abayomi |
| Commissioner of Home Affairs | Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf |
| Commissioner of Housing | Moruf Akinderu Fatai |
| Commissioner of Information and Strategy | Gbenga Omotoso |
| Commissioner of Justice | Moyo Onigbanjo |
| Commissioner of Local Government and Community Affairs | Yetunde Arobieke |
| Commissioner of Physical Planning and Urban Development | Idris Salako |
| Commissioner of Science and Technology | Hakeem Popoola Fahm |
| Commissioner of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations | Wale Ahmed |
| Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture | Olufunke Adebolu |
| Commissioner of Transportation | Frederic Oladeinde |
| Commissioner of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation | Bolaji Dada |
| Commissioner of Youth and Social Development | Segun Dawodu |
| Special Adviser for Agriculture | Ruth Bisola Olusanya |
| Special Adviser for Arts & Culture | Bonu Solomon Saanu |
| Special Adviser for Central Business District | Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi |
| Special Adviser for Civic Engagement | Aderemi Adebowale |
| Special Adviser for Commerce & Industries | Oladele Ajayi |
| Special Adviser for Drainage & Water Resources | Joe Igbokwe |
| Special Adviser for Education | Tokunbo Wahab |
| Special Adviser for Housing | Toke Benson-Awoyinka |
| Special Adviser for Innovation & Technology | Tubosun Alake |
| Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs | Afolabi Ayantayo |
| Special Adviser for Sustainable Development Goals & Lagos Global | Solape Hammond |
| Special Adviser for Transportation | Oluwatoyin Fayinka |
| Special Adviser for Urban Development | Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi |
| Special Adviser for Works & Infrastructure | Aramide Adeyoye |
See also
- Lagos State Government
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-01-07. Retrieved 2017-01-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/read-what-sanwo-olu-said-when-he-was-sworn-in-as-lagos-governor/gm8t8gr
- "Babajide Sanwao-Olu – Governor of Lagos State". Governor.lagosstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- "DEPUTY GOVERNOR, LAGOS STATE-Olufemi Hamzat - Lagos State Government". DEPUTY GOVERNOR, LAGOS STATE-Olufemi Hamzat - Lagos State Government. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- "Mrs Folasade Jaji – Secretary to the State Government (S.S.G) - Office of Secretary to the Lagos State Government - Lagos State Government". Ssg.lagosstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- http://chiefofstaff.lagosstate.gov.ng/2016/03/10/mr-goboyega-soyannwo-deputy-chief-of-staff/
External links
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