The Ogun State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Ogun State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Ogun State headed by the Governor of Ogun State. 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. The council has its seat in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Functions
editThe 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
editThe current Executive Council[1] is serving under the Dapo Abiodun administration.
Principal Officers
edit| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Prince Dapo Abiodun[2] |
| Deputy Governor | Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele[3] |
| Chief Justice | Hon. Justice (Dr.) Mosunmola Arinola Dipeolu |
| Secretary to the State Government | Mr. Tokunbo Talabi |
| Head of Service | Mr. Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya[4][5] |
| Chief of Staff | Vacant |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo |
Commissioners
edit| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice | Oluwasina Ogungbade SAN |
| Commissioner for Agriculture | Mr. Bolu Owotomo |
| Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning | Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan |
| Commissioner for Commerce and Industry | Mr. Adebola Emmanuel Sofela |
| Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives | Mr. Ademola Balogun |
| Commissioner for Culture and Tourism | Mr. Sesan Fagbayi |
| Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology | Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu |
| Commissioner for Environment | Mr. Oladimeji Oresanya |
| Commissioner for Finance | Mr. Dapo Okubadejo |
| Commissioner for Forestry | Hon. Oludotun Taiwo |
| Commissioner for Health | Dr. Tomi Coker |
| Commissioner for Housing | Mr. Jamiu Omoniyi |
| Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs | Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat |
| Commissioner for Rural Development | Mrs. Olufemi Ilori-Oduntan |
| Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs | Mrs. Funmi Efuwape |
| Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning | TPL Tunji Odunlami |
| Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development | Mrs. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo |
| Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure | Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya |
| Commissioner for Youth and Sports | Mr. Wasiu Isiaka |
| Commissioner for Transportation | Engr. Gbenga Dairo |
| Commissioner for Information and Strategy | Vacant |
Special Advisers, Consultants, and Assistants
editSpecial Advisers
edit| Incumbent | Office |
|---|---|
| Hon. Adebiyi Adeleye Adewale | Special Adviser, Political Affairs |
| Hon. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo | Special Adviser, Women Affairs & Social Development |
| Hon. Aina Ololade Salami | Special Adviser, Bureau of Lands & Survey |
| Engr. Babatunde Akeem Adesina | Special Adviser, Works and Infrastructure |
| Hon. Babatunde Olaotan | Special Adviser, Government House |
| Mr. Dayo Abiodun | Special Adviser, Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) |
| Special Adviser, Education, Science and Technology | |
| Engr. Kunle Otun | Special Adviser, Special Duties (Water) |
| Mr. Olalekan Olude | Special Adviser, Job Creation and Youth Empowerment |
| Mrs. Oluyemisi Dawodu | Special Adviser, Trade |
| Special Adviser, Environment | |
| AIG. Olushola Kamar Subair (rtd) | Special Adviser. Security |
| Princess Peju Shote | Special Adviser, Rural Development |
| Hon. Remmy Hazzan | Special Adviser, Communications |
| Mrs. Ronke Soyombo | Special Adviser, Education, Science and Technology |
| Hon. Tajudeen Egunjobi | Special Adviser, Housing |
| Hon. Adegbenga Adeshina | Special Adviser, OGIRS |
| Mr. Jide Sanwo | Special Adviser, OGIRS |
| Engr. Lolu Adubifa | Special Adviser, Energy |
| Abiodun Fari-Arole | Special Adviser/MD OPIC |
| Dr. Reuben Olurotimi Ogungbe | Special Adviser, Health |
Senior Consultants
edit| Incumbents |
|---|
| Yewande Amusan |
| Ayo O. Olubori |
| Samuel D. Ayedogbon |
| Olugbenga Otenuga |
| Elizabeth O. Sonubi |
Consultants
edit| Incumbents |
|---|
| Taiwo A. Fagbemi |
| Adenrele Sonariwo |
| Olalekan Onamusi |
| Bolanle Kuku |
| Musbau Oyefeso |
| Masu’d A. Taiwo |
| Bola Adeyemi |
| Niyi Adesanya |
| Sheu Olanrewaju Adebayo |
| Ronke Onadeko |
| Olusegun B. Gbeleyi |
Senior Special Assistants
edit| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Senior Special Assistants for Agriculture | Esther Obafemi Goke Dipe Dele Osifade Bode Adefala Afolabi Muibat Ayoola |
| Senior Special Assistant for Agriculture Value Chain Development | Ludwig Kiefer[6] |
| Senior Special Assistant for Boundary Matters | Olorunwo Ilemobayo |
| Senior Special Assistants on Environment | Hon. (Prince) Femi Akinwunmi |
| Senior Special Assistant for the Government House | Lekan Buari |
| Senior Special Assistant for Health | Ajibola Oladapo Amosu |
| Senior Special Assistant for Internal Revenue Services | Jamiu Adio Ojurongbe |
| Senior Special Assistant for Lands and Survey | Bimbola Oluyinka |
| Senior Special Assistants for Landscape | Tope Osifade Muyiwa Coker |
| Senior Special Assistant for the Liaison Office in Abuja | Lola Adesope |
| Senior Special Assistant for the Media | Adejuwon I. Soyinka |
| Senior Special Assistant for the Office of the Deputy Governor | Abiodun Oyedele |
| Senior Special Assistants for the Office of the Governor | Williams Ainabe Olapeju Shote Sabitu Ogunsolu Alao Semiu Idowu Togun Oluwaseyi-Enitan Olubode |
| Senior Special Assistant for the Political Affairs of the Central Senatorial District | Moshood Akinyele O. |
| Senior Special Assistant for the Political Affairs of the Eastern Senatorial District | Toyin G. Ayebusiwa |
| Senior Special Assistant for the Political Affairs of the Western Senatorial District | Isiaq A. Abass |
| Senior Special Assistant for Protocols and Ceremonials | Remi Onasanya |
| Senior Special Assistant for Signage and Advertising | |
| Senior Special Assistant for Transportation | Kolapo Korede Osunsanya |
References
edit- ^ "Administration". Ogun State Government, Nigeria.
- ^ "Governor Dado Abiodun Profile". Ogun State Government, Nigeria.
- ^ "Deputy Governor". Ogun State Government, Nigeria.
- ^ "Abiodun Appoints Kehinde Onasanya as Head of Service". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Gov Abiodun appoints new Head of Service in Ogun". Vanguard News. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "Amosun receives Nigerian, German development delegations". The News Nigeria. 4 August 2016.