CROSS RIVER STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The Cross River State Executive Council is the highest governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Cross River State, Nigeria, headed by the Governor of Cross River State. The Council consists of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, and Commissioners who are Chief Executive Officers of Ministries in the State.

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 Senator Prof. Ben Ayade’s administration.

Senator Prof. Ben Ayade
Governor

Prof. Ivara Ejemot Esu
Deputy Governor

Mrs. Tina Banku Agbor
Secretary to the State Government

Mrs. Geraldine Akpet Ekanem
Head of Service

Mr. Martin Orim
Chief of Staff

Hon. Ani Esin
Deputy Chief of Staff

Barr. Tanko Ashang
Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice

Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong
Commissioner for Finance

Dr. Godwin Amanke
Commissioner for Quality Education

Mr. Eric Anderson
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism

Hon. Stella Oreme Odey
Commissioner for Local Government Affairs

Hon. Oqua Edet Oqua
Commissioner for Transportation

Mrs. Rosemary Archibong
Commissioner for Commerce

Mr. Effiom Okokon
Commissioner for Rural Transformation

Dr. John Inyang
Commissioner for Lands

Dr. Inyang Asibong
Commissioner for International Development Co-operation

Engr. Dane Asu
Commissioner for Works

Hon. Francis Ettah
Commissioner for Special Duties

Hon. Goddy Ettah
Commissioner for Water Resources

Dr. Betta Edu 
Commissioner for Health

Hon. Oliver Orok
Commissioner for Sustainable Development

Hon. Savior Nyong
Commissioner for Gas Development

Mr. Gabe Odu Oji
Commissioner for Infrastructure

Rt. Hon. Itaya Nyong
Commissioner for Petroleum Resources

Hon. John Ulafor
Commissioner for Grants and Economic Empowerment

Dr. Alice O. Ekwu
Commissioner for Establishment and Payroll

Mr. Peter Akam Egba
Commissioner for Industry

Hon. Signor Omang Idiege
Commissioner for Youths and Skill Acquisition

Hon. George Oben-Etchi
Commissioner for Solid Minerals

Engr. Mike Eraye
Commissioner for Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

Mr. Thomas Ugat Udam
Commissioner for Foreign Affairs

Hon. Mike Usibe
Commissioner for New Cities Development

Barr. Joe Abang
Commissioner for ICT

Chief Offu Ebrigor Ayah
Commissioner for Sports and Cinematography

Barr. Chris Njar 
Commissioner for Social Housing

Dr. Jacob Enyia
Commissioner for Aviation

Mrs. Blessing Egbara
Commissioner for Humanity & Social Welfare

Hon. Mfon Bassey
Commissioner for Environment

Hon. Okon Onwuna
Commissioner for Agriculture

Hon. Victor Odugha Agwu
Commissioner for Power

Prof. Anthony Egrinya Eneji
Commissioner for Training and Doctrine

Hon. Donatus Etim
Commissioner for Climate Change

Comrade Asu Okang
Commissioner for Information

Hon. Rita Ayim
Commissioner for Women Affairs

🔥LIST OF CROSS RIVER STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES