The Borno State Executive Council serves as the highest decision-making body within the state's executive branch. It is chaired by the Governor and includes the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, commissioners overseeing various ministries, and special advisers. The council's primary responsibilities encompass advising the Governor, formulating policies, and implementing state programs.

Current Composition (As of August 2023)

In August 2023, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum inaugurated a new Executive Council comprising 17 commissioners, three chief advisers, and one permanent secretary. This followed the dissolution of the previous cabinet in May 2022 to allow members to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. ​

Key Appointments:

• Barrister Hauwa Abubakar – Ministry of Justice

• Engr. Dr. Babagana Mallumbe Mustapha – Ministry of Budget and Planning

• Zuwaira Gambo – Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development

• Engr. Mustapha Gubio – Ministry of Works and Housing

• Engr. Emat Kois – Ministry of Environment

• Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe – Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation

• Sugun Mai Mele – Ministry of Local Government and Emirate Affairs

• Engr. Tijjani Goni Alkali – Ministry of Water Resources

• Professor Usman A. Tar – Ministry of Information and Internal Security

• Alhaji Babagana Malarima – Ministry of Religious Affairs

• Engr. Ibrahim Idriss Garba – Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement

• Professor Baba M. Gana – Ministry of Health

• Umar Lawan Dalorima – Ministry of Finance

• Engr. Bawu Musami – Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Mr. Tarfaya Asriya – Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Investment

• Hon. Saina Buba – Ministry of Poverty Alleviation, Sports and Youth Development

• Hon. Tukur Ibrahim – Ministry of Inter-Governmental Affairs and Special Duties​

Chief Advisers:

• Dr. Mairo Mandara – Chief Adviser and Coordinator of Sustainable Development, Partnership and Humanitarian Support

• Amb. Adam Abbas – Chief Policy Analyst and Research

• Barr. Simon Malgwi – Chief Adviser on Legal and Administrative Matters​

Permanent Secretary:

• Barr. Mustapha Ali Busiguma – Sworn in as Permanent Secretary in the Borno State Civil Service​

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government House in Maiduguri and was officiated by the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah. 

Leadership

• Governor: Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum

• Deputy Governor: Umar Usman Kadafur (in office since May 29, 2019)