Executive Council of Kano State


The Kano State Executive Council is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Kano State headed by the Governor of Kano 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.

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 Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration.

Historic councils

EXCOSChairSpan
First ExcoAudu Bako1967-75
Second ExcoSani Bello1975-78
Third ExcoAbubakar Rimi1979-80
Fourth ExcoAbubakar Rimi, Audu Dawakin Tofa1980-83
FifthSabo Bakin Zuwo1983
SixthKabiru Gaya1992-93
SeventhRabiu Musa Kwankwaso1999-2003
EighthIbrahim Shekarau2003-2007
NinthIbrahim Shekarau2007-2011
TenthRabiu Musa Kwankwaso2011-2015