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Executive Council of Imo State

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The Imo State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Imo State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Imo State headed by the Governor of Imo State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head of Service and Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments along with the Governor's special aides.[1]

Functions

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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

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The current Executive Council is serving under the Hope Uzodinma's administration.[2][3]

Principal Officers

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Office Incumbent
Governor Senator Hope Uzodinma[4]
Deputy Governor Prof. Placid Njoku[5]
Secretary to the State Government Chief Cosmas Iwu
Chief of Staff Nnamdi Anyaehie
Head of Service Dr Caminus Chibuzor Iwuagwu
Deputy Chief of Staff Chima Nwanna
Principal Secretary to the Governor Dr(Mrs) Irene Chima

Commissioners

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Office Incumbent
Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General Mr C.O.C Akaolisa (Orsu LGA)
Commissioner for Information & Strategy Mr Declan Emelumba (Oru West LGA)
Commissioner for Health Dr (Mrs) Damaris Osunkwo (Ahiazu Mbaise)
Commissioner for Environment Dr Iyke Njoku (Aboh Mbaise)
Commissioner for Education Prof. B. T. O. Ikegwuoha (Orlu LGA)
Commissioner for Special Duties Mr Francis Dibiagwu (Oguta LGA)
Commissioner for Tourism and Creative Arts Mr Doris Akubuo (Njaba LGA)
Commissioner for Youths and Social Development Mr Daniel Oguh (Okigwe LGA)
Commissioner for Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition Mr Noble Atulegwu (Owerri West LGA)
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. Mr. Christopher Osuala (Nwangele LGA)
Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources Mr Lambert Orisakwe (Isu LGA)
Commissioner for Livestock Development Mrs Obiageri Ajoku (Ohaji Egbema LGA)
Commissioner for Gender and Vulnerable Group Mrs Nkechi Ugwu (Ideato South LGA)
Commissioner for Special Projects Mr Kingsley Ononuju (Mbaitolu LGA)
Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Mr Simon Ebegbulem (Ihitte Iboma LGA)
Commissioner for Lands Mr Enyinnaya Onuegbu (Ngor Okpala LGA)
Commissioner for Transport Mr Rex Anunobi (Nkwerre LGA)
Commissioner for Works Mr Raph Nwosu (Oru West LGA)
Commissioner for International Affairs Mr Fabian Ihekwueme (Obowo LGA)
Commissioner for Ministry of Public Utilities Mr Tony Umezuruike (Owerri North LGA)
Commissioner for Ministry of Technology Development Mr Iyke Umeh (Ideato North LG)
Commissioner for Ministry of Social Welfare and Sanitation Dr Elias Martins Emedom
Commissioner for Housing Love Ineh (Obowo LGA)

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References

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  1. ^ "Imo Assembly receives list of commissioner nominees". 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  2. ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  3. ^ "Uzodinma Sends List of 22 Commissioner-nominees to State Assembly – THISDAYLIVE".
  4. ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  5. ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.