Government

GOVERNMENT

The State is governed by a system that is comprised of the Executive, Judicial & the Legislative branches. Niger state has 25 local government areas to facilitate maintenance of law & order, rural development and political administration. The Ministries are headed by Commissioners who specialise in the respective areas of jurisdiction. They are part of the Executive Council and help the Governor with the development of the state.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

JUDICIAL BRANCH

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

MINISTRIES

The list of Commissioners and Head of Service appointed on Friday, July 27, 2007 by the Chief Servant, Dr.Muazu Babangida Aliyu, to help him pilot the affairs of the state.

Head of Service - Abdullahi Umar Danyaya

1 Yusuf Muhammed Gunu (Commissioner for Information, Communication & Culture)

2 Alh. Garba Isah Abara(Commissioner for Water Resources & Rural Development)

3 Umar M. Nasko (Commissioner for Commerce & Tourism)

4 Aminu Yusuf Paiko (Commissioner for Finance & Economic Planning)

5 Engr.Sani Ndanusa (Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure)

6 Mrs. Lami Elizabeth Makama (Commissioner for Woman Affaires & Social Development)

7 Mahmud B.Moh’d (Commissioner for Transport)

8 Bar.Adamu Usman Esq. (Commissioner for Justice)

9 Ahmed Adamu Kagara (Commissioner for Agriculture & Animal Health)

10 Susan Aishetu Gana (Commissioner for Science & Technology)

11 Mrs. Salome Ndakotsu (Commissioner for Land Housing & Environment)

12 Hon. Abdul Bawa Wuse (Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development & Chieftaincy Affairs)

13 Asmau Yusuf Usman (Commissioner for Education)

14 Abubakar G Mohammed (Commissioner for Sport & Youth Development)

15 Dr Isah Y. Vatsa (Commissioner for Health)

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