Executive Council of Kwara State
The Kwara State Executive Council is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Kwara State headed by the Governor of Kwara 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 AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration.Commissioners
In January 2021, AbdulRazaq dismissed all commissioners and ordered the outgoing appointees to hand over to the top civil service officer in their ministries. On 4 September 2023, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq formally inaugurated the members of his Cabinet for his second term in office.On 25 February 2025, following a cabinet meeting, Governor AbdulRazaq announced the creation of two new ministries—the Ministry of Livestock Development and the Ministry of Transportation—to enhance governance and service delivery in these sectors. He subsequently forwarded the names of two commissioner nominees to the Kwara State House of Assembly for confirmation.
On 10 March 2025, the governor swore in the newly confirmed commissioners and announced a cabinet reshuffle to optimize governance.
| Office | Incumbent |
| Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development | Dr. Afeez Abolore |
| Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology | Damilola Yetunde Yusuf-Adelodun |
| Commissioner for Communications | Bola Olukoju |
| Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development | Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe |
| Commissioner for Energy | Abdulazeez Kola Abdulganiy |
| Commissioner for Environment | Nafisat Buge |
| Commissioner for Finance | Dr. Hauwa Nuru |
| Commissioner for Health | Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam |
| Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development | Dr. Segun Ogunsola |
| Commissioner for Justice | Barr. Senior Ibrahim Sulyman |
| Commissioner for Livestock Development | Oloruntoyosi Adebayo Thomas |
| Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Community Development | Abubakar Abdullahi Bata |
| Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development | Dr. Mary Arinde |
| Commissioner for Social Development | Dr. Mariam Nnafatima-Imam |
| Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development | Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh |
| Commissioner for Special Duties | Bello John Olanrewaju |
| Commissioner for Tertiary Education | Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu |
| Commissioner for Transportation | Aliyu Kora Sabi |
| Commissioner for Water Resources | Usman Yunusa Lade |
| Commissioner for Works | Abdulquawiy Olododo |
| Commissioner for Women Affairs | Opeyemi Afolashade |
| Commissioner for Youth Development | Shehu Ndanusa Usman |