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Structure: Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
Governor: AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Deputy Governor: Kayode Alabi
Website: kwarastate.gov.ng
The Kwara State Government is responsible for the administration and governance of Kwara State. The government consists of three main branches: the executive, legislative, and judiciary. Each branch of the Kwara state government plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning and development of the state.
« Executive »
The executive is one of the three co-equal arms of the Kwara state government, focused on policy-making and the implementation of laws. It is responsible for the daily administration of the state. The executive includes the Governor, deputy governors, and commissioners, along with other high-ranking officials such as the head of service.
The executive is headed by the Governor, who serves as the chief policy-maker and administrator of the state. The Governor is elected by the people of Kwara State and is responsible for the implementation of state laws & policies, overseeing the executive functions, and representing the state in external affairs.
« Legislature »
The legislature also known as the state house assembly is the legislative arm of the Kwara state government whose responsibility is making laws and ensuring that the executive branch operates within the legal framework.
The legislative responsibilities include Law Making, Oversight, Budget Approval, and Constituent Representation and it consists of elected members from each constituency of the state. The head of the legislature is the Speaker, who is elected by the house. Related Article: Kwara State House of Assembly
« Judiciary »
The judiciary is responsible for interpreting and applying the laws of the state, operating independently to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law in Kwara State. It is headed by the Chief Judge, who is appointed by the Governor with the approval of the House of Assembly. Distinguished members of the judiciary include the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and the Chief Registrar.
« Kwara State Executive Council »
The Kwara State Executive Council, informally known as the Cabinet of Kwara State, is the highest formal governmental body in the state, headed by the Governor. It includes the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners overseeing ministerial departments, and the Governor’s special aides.
Function
The Executive Council plays a crucial role in the Kwara state government day in day-to-day activities by advising and directing the Governor of Kwara State. Comprising the Deputy Governor, appointed members, including Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners overseeing various ministerial departments, and the Governor’s special aides.
Its primary function is to provide guidance and support in the execution of governmental policies and decisions. Each member of the Executive Council holds the authority to implement policies within their designated areas of responsibility, contributing to the overall governance and administration of Kwara State.
« Present Kwara State Cabinet 2023 till Date »
Principal Officers
| Office | Incumbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | – | AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq |
| Deputy Governor | – | Kayode Alabi |
| Secretary to the State Government | – | Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril |
| Head of Service | – | Susan Modupe Oluwole |
| Chief of Staff | – | Prince AbdulKadir Aliyu Mahe |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | – | Princess Bukola Babalola |
| Senior Adviser and Counsellor | – | Saadu Salaudeen |
Commissioners
| Office | Incumbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice | – | Barr. Senior Ibrahim Sulayman |
| Commissioner for Finance | – | Dr. Hauwa Nuru |
| Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology | – | Damilola Yusuf Adelodun |
| Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development | – | Oloruntoyosi Thomas |
| Commissioner for Works and Transport | – | Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo |
| Commissioner for Health | – | Dr. Aminat Ahmed el-Imam |
| Commissioner for Energy | – | Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy |
| Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development | – | Sa’adat Moddibo Kawu |
| Commissioner for Tertiary Education | – | Dr. Mary Arinde |
| Commissioner for Youth Development | – | Shehu Ndanusa Usman |
| Commissioner for Solid Minerals | – | Dr. Alabi Afeez Abolore |
| Commissioner for Water Resources | – | Usman Yunusa Lade |
| Commissioner for Environment | – | Nafisat Buge |
| Commissioner for Social Development | – | Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh |
| Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development | – | Abubakar Abdullahi Bata |
| Commissioner For Planning and Economic Development | – | Aliyu Kora Sabi |
| Commissioner for Communications | – | Bola Olukoju |
| Commissioner for Women Affairs | – | Afolashade Oluwakemi |
| Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development | – | Dr. Segun Ogunsola |
| Commissioner for Special Duties | – | John Bello Olanrewaju |
Special Advisers
| Office | Incumbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Adviser, Special Duty | – | AbdulRazaq Jiddah |
| Special Adviser, Security Matters | – | Saliu Tunde Bello |
| Special Adviser, Legal Matters | – | Murtala Sambo |
| Special Adviser, Health Interventions | – | Dr. Raji Razaq |
| Special Adviser, Strategy | – | Atiku Bahinda Abdulsalam |
| Special Adviser, Education | – | Adetola Salau Ariyike |
| Special Adviser, Media | – | Bashir Adigun |
| Special Adviser, Political | – | Femi Whyte |
| Special Adviser, Civic Engagement | – | Ummulkhairat Onaolamipo Ahmed Alaye |
| Special Adviser, Youth Engagement | – | Attahiru Umar Mohammed |
| Special Adviser, Social Investments | – | Sadiq Buhari |
| Special Adviser, Education Infrastructure | – | Kola Oyawoye |
| Special Adviser, Girl Child Empowerment | – | Joanna Kolo |
