In the Federal Republic of Nigeria, state executive councils (informally known as "cabinets") are the highest formal governmental body in state governments headed by governors.
Functions
The executive council is responsible for advising and assisting the governor in the performance of their official duties. As all of its members excluding the deputy governor are appointed by the governor, individuals who have been appointed to serve in the council may also be dismissed or reappointed to other posts at the governor's discretion. The entire council may also be dissolved if the governor wishes for a complete reshuffle or a motion of no confidence in the governor is passed.
General structure
It usually (depending on the state) consists of the governor, the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, head of the State Civil Service, commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, along with the special aides and advisers to the governor and their deputies. The Governor designates duties to commissioners, who are in turn assigned portfolios within their areas of responsibility.
List of executive councils
Executive Council of Abia State
Executive Council of Adamawa State
Executive Council of Akwa Ibom State
Executive Council of Anambra State
Executive Council of Bauchi State
Executive Council of Bayelsa State
Executive Council of Benue State
Executive Council of Borno State
Executive Council of Cross River State
Executive Council of Delta State
Executive Council of Ebonyi State
Executive Council of Edo State
Executive Council of Ekiti State
Executive Council of Enugu State
Executive Council of Gombe State
Executive Council of Imo State
Executive Council of Jigawa State
Executive Council of Kaduna State
Executive Council of Kano State
Executive Council of Katsina State
Executive Council of Kebbi State
Executive Council of Kogi State
Executive Council of Kwara State
Executive Council of Lagos State
Executive Council of Nasarawa State
Executive Council of Niger State
Executive Council of Ogun State
Executive Council of Ondo State
Executive Council of Osun State
Executive Council of Oyo State
Executive Council of Plateau State
Executive Council of Rivers State
Executive Council of Sokoto State
Executive Council of Taraba State
Executive Council of Yobe State
Executive Council of Zamfara State
See also
Executive Council (South Africa)