Education Archives – National Human Capital Development Programme 2.0, Nigeria (HCD)

Nigeria’s Human Capital Drive: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever — Rukaiya el-Rufai

Considering the revelations of the sobering 2018 Human Capital Index, Nigeria is committed to charting a new course with the launch and evolution of its National Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme. Now rebranded and revitalised as HCD 2.0, this transformative agenda represents more than just policy continuity. It signals a new era of intentional investment […]

Field Visit to Imo Digital City Ltd

Imo Digital City Ltd hosted the Honourable Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, alongside the National HCD 2.0 Coordinator, Rukaiya el-Rufai, and members of the delegation on a guided tour of its innovation ecosystem. The visit provided an opportunity to assess the facility as a growing hub for digital innovation, skills development, […]

Kaduna

Sagir Balarabe Musa

Special Adviser, Human Capital Development

Sagir Balarabe is the Special Advise, Human Capital Development to the Governor of Kaduna State. He has held this specific role across multiple state administrations acting as a core figure in shaping human capital policies and developing strategy relevant to advancing social inclusion, skills and youth empowerment.

In his capacity as both Special Adviser, Human Capital Development and Focal Person, he oversees interventions intended to optimize public wellbeing, livelihood and workforce productivity across the State which gave Kaduna its recognition as a regional champion of HCD during Buhari’s administration and a centre for peer learning.

He is also a member of the State Executive Council and the State Skills Development Council chaired by the Executive Governor.

His strategic focus on inter-sectorial policy alignment which entails giving technical support and collaboration with State relevant HCD-MDAs, and developing core pillars and strategies for tracking progress of indicators tied strictly to foundational human metrics targeting healthcare, education, and social intervention programs.

Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Kaduna State

State HCD Council Members

Dr Hadiza S. Balarabe

Government House

Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo

Ministry of Education

Jummai C. Bako

Head of Service, Gen. Hassan Katsina House

Umma K. Ahmed

Commissioner, Ministry of Health

Patience Fakai

Commissioner, Ministry of Business Innovation and Technology

Rabi Salisu Hajia

Commissioner, Ministry of Human Services and Social Development

Yunana M. Barde

Commissioner, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs

Sadiq Mamman Lagos

Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government Affairs

Prof Benjamin Kumai Gugong

Commissioner, Ministry of Sports Development

James Kanyip, phD

Commissioner, Ministry of Justice

Barrister Sule Shuaibu (SAN)

Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs

Murtala Mohammed Dabo

Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture

Mukhtar Ahmed

Commissioner, Planning and Budget Commission

Ahmed Maiyaki

Commissioner, Ministry of Information

Barr. Gloria Ibrahim

Commissioner, Ministry of Youth Development

Hafsat Aminu Ashiru

Private Secretary, Deputy Governor’s Office, Government House

Ibraheem Musa

Chief Press Secretary, Government House

Abubakar Shehu Giwa

Special Adviser, Political Matters, Government House

Mary A. Olarerin

Special Adviser, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, Government House

Fabian Ugochukwu Okoye

Special Adviser, Research and Documentation, Government House

Ahmed S. Haruna

Special Adviser, Economic Matters, Government House

Bridget Sulaiman

Special Adviser, Social Investment Programmes, Government House

Umar Baba Bambale

Special Adviser, Drugs And Narcotics Control, Government House

Special Adviser, Student Matters, Government House

Sabiu Sani

Special Adviser, Investment and Promotion, Government House

Mahmood Shuaibu

Special Adviser, Environmental Hygiene, Water and Sanitation, Government House

Mohammad Jalal

Special Adviser, Community Relations, Government House

Adamu Samaila

Special Adviser, Labour Matters, Government House

Naja’atu Garba Ahmed

Senior Special Assistant, Office of the Governor, Government House

Musa Bello

Special Assistant/Rep. ICT Directorate, Government House

Dr Bukar Baba Alhaji

Statistician General, Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics, Kaduna

Sule Shehu

Chairman, Civil Service Commission

Dr Suwaiba Shehu Ibrahim

Chairman, Senor Secondary Schools Education Board

Prof Aminu Ladan Sharehu

Chairman, Local Government Service Board

Prof A. musa Tabari

Chief Medical Director, Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital

Mubarak Muhammed

Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, Kaduna

Rakiya A Umar

Executive Secretary, Disability Board, Kaduna

Dr Bello Jamo Yusuf

Executive Secretary, State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Kaduna

Aisha Tukur Isyaku

Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Health Supplies Management Agency, Kaduna

Usman Hayatu Mazadu

Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency

Umar Sani Maikudi

Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Social Investment Agency

Ibrahim Balarabe

Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Pension Bureau

Dr Yahya Saleh Ibrahim

Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Scholarship And Loans Board

Dr Butawa Nuhu

Executive Secretary, Kaduna State AIDS Control Agency

Salihu Sintalma Abubakar

Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency

Sadiq Mohammed

Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Investment Promotion Agency

Dr Mukaddas M. M

Director General, Community and Social Development Agency

Dr Usman Abubakar Zaria

Director General, Kaduna State School Quality Assurance Authority, Kaduna

Abubakar Hassan

Director General, Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority, Kaduna

Joseph O. Ike

Director General, Bureau of Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment, Kaduna

Mubarak Shehu Ladan

Director General, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency

Director General, Kaduna Livestock Regulatory Authority

Muhammad Rili

General Manager, Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency

Chief Librarian, Kaduna State Library Board

Prof Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa

Vice Chancellor, Kaduna State University

Dr. Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi

Rector, Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic Zaria

Dr Aku Ayuba

Provost, College of Education Gidan Waya

Shehu Danlami

Provost, Shehu Idris College of Science And Technology

Dr Yusuf Bello

Provost, College of Nursing and Midwifery

Sagir Balarabe

Special Adviser, Human Capital Development / Council Coordinating Secretary, Government House

Murjanatu Suleiman-Shika

Special Adviser, Vocational Training and Skills Development/ Alternate Secretary, Government House

Lilian Shamaki

Special Assistant, Human Capital Development/ Council Assistant Coordinating Secretary, Government House

Maxwell Sanda

Administrative Secretary I, Gen. Hassan Katsina House

Avong Peter Tagwai

Administrative Secretary II, Gen. Hassan Katsina House

Margaret Akinbamijo

Administrative Assistant, Kaduna State Investment and Promotion Agency

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Sagir Balarabe

Special Adviser, Human Capital Development, Government House

Lilian Shamaki

Special Assistant, Human Capital Development, Government House

Dr Anthony Shamang

State Consultant, Gates Foundation

Dr Sunday Joseph

Director, Ministry of Health

Amina Lami Aliyu

Head of Project and Technical Coordination, Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics

Jessica Bartholomew

Principal/Director, Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation

Chinwe Ezeife

Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF

Suleiman Mustapha

Head Administration and Finance, KADCHMA

Munkaila Usman Manu

M&E officer, Ministry of Education

Nabila Hassan

Assistant Director, Public Affairs Office, Government House

Noel Bali

Director of Skills Development, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology

Maxwell Sanda

Director Administration and Finance, State Primary Health Care Board

Isah Gidado

State Lead, Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development- ISDEL

Rebacca Maulome Padonu

Senior Special Assistant, Gender and Social Inclusion, Government House

Dr Omolara Ibinola

Head of Treatment, Kaduna State Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Salisu B. Lawal

Director Planning, Ministry of Education

Zamfara

Nura Suraj

Special Adviser, Human Capital Development

Nura Suraj holds a B.Sc. in Economics/Political Science obtained in 2002 and a Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance (MBF) obtained in 2010 from Bayero University Kano.

He was born on 16th October 1976 in Gusau Local Government Area.

He attended Sarkin Kudu Suleiman Primary School, Gusau, from 1982 to 1987; Government Science Secondary School, Gusau, from 1988 to 1993; and Bayero University Kano from 1997 to 2002 and again from 2009 to 2010 respectively. He completed his National Youth Service in Abuja in 2003.

Currently, Nura Suraj serves as the Honourable Special Adviser to the Zamfara State Governor on Human Capital Development.

Mani Mallam Mummuni

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Zamfara State

State HCD Council Members

Yakubu Sani Haidara, mni

Head of Civil Service

Muhammad Bello Auta, FCA

Hon. Commissioner, Finance

Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Health

Prof. Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

Hon. Tasi'u Musa Shinkafi

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Youth & Sports Development

Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Budget & Planning

Ahmad Garban Yandi

Hon. Commissioner, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs

Hon. Abdulrahman Muhammad Tumbido

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism

Hon. Ya’u Haruna Gamji

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development

Dr. Aisha M.Z. Anka

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development

Nura Almajir

Hon. Special Adviser, Jobs Creation

Isah Ibrahim Maru

Representatives of Development Partners

Ibrahim Tudu

Representatives of NGOs

Musa Umar Aboki

Representatives of CBOs

HRH. Alhaji Garba Ahmad Bunu

Representatives of Traditional Rulers

Hon. Nura Surajo Gusau

Hon. Special Adviser, Human Capital Development

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Prof. Nasir Garba Anka

Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board

Mustapha Muhammad Gado Anka

Special Adviser, Directorate of Community Engagement

Babangida Alto

Senior Special Assistant, Human Capital Development

Yakubu Muhammad Tsafe

Technical Adviser, Office of the SSG

Dr. H. Y. Anka

Executive Secretary, Primary Healthcare Board

Mal. Habib Balarabe

Executive Secretary, Zakat Board

Yakubu Sanusi Gusau

Provost, Zamfara College of Arts & Science Gusau

Hamza Kolo Hadiza

State Coordinator, National Directorate of Employment

Ismaila A. Ribe

State Coordinator, FADAMA NG Cares

Umar M. Nakwada

General Manager, CSDA

Balkisu Rabiu

Director HCD, Ministry of Budget & Planning

Dahiru Sani Gusau

Director Administration, Deputy Governor’s Office

Aminu Mohammed Sirajo

Director Administration, Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital

Zalihatu Salau Anka

Director Science, Ministry of Education Science & Technology

Aliyu Umar Kaura

Director Fisheries & Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture

Rilwanu Musa Zurmi

Director Planning, Ministry of Youth & Sports Development

Mal. Garba Sani Kaura

MD/CEO, Simpex Consult Ltd

Dr. Abubakar Sani

Visiting Lecturer, Zamfara State University Talata-Mafara

Nasir Usman Biyabiki

Chairman, Zamfara Social Protection Platform

Sheikh Muhammad Kabir Umar

Chief Imam, Uthaimin Jumu'at Mosque

Surv. Alkali Hussein Umaru

Former Surveyor General, Zamfara State

Hibban Buhari

Technical Assistant to S.A. Human Capital Development

Yobe

Usman M. Bura

Retired Permanent Secretary/ Yobe State Focal Person on Human Capital Development and Demographic Dividend.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Ahmadu Bello University, a B.Sc. in Accountancy from University of Maiduguri, a Diploma in Computer Science from Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, a National Diploma in Accountancy from Ramat Polytechnic, and a Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Accountancy from Nigerian College of Accountancy. These qualifications led to his membership in the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), with registration number 5209. Other professional qualifications he holds include being a Fellow Certified Chartered System Accountant Global and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

He has 39 years of working experience, comprising 30 years in the state and federal civil service and 9 years in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). He served in various ministries, departments, and agencies in Yobe State in different capacities. He served as the State Accountant General from 2016 to 2020 and was later appointed Permanent Secretary of the Yobe State Ministry of Finance from 2020 to 2022, a position he held until his retirement in December 2022 after attaining the mandatory 35 years of service.

A few months after his retirement, he was appointed as the Focal Person to coordinate the activities of Human Capital Development (HCD) in the state. He has served in this role since the first phase of the Human Capital Development programme (HCD 1.0), and his appointment was renewed during the second phase of the programme (HCD 2.0).

He is an indigene of Yobe State, hails from Fune Local Government Area, and was born on 15 August 1963. He is a Muslim.

Honorable Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Yobe State/ HCD-DD Council Chairman.

State HCD Council Members

Dr. Muhammad Lawan Gana

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Health & Human Services

Associate Professor Abba Idris

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Basic & Secondary Educ.

Barma Shettima

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Youth & Social Dev.

Alhaji Aji Yerima Bularafa

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Wealth Creation & Employment Generation

Yajalo Badama

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Women Affairs

Alhaji Ali Mustapha

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Agriculture

Mohammed Gagiyo Garba

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Budget & Planning

Mohammed Abatcha Geidam

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Finance

Alh. Ibrahim Adamu Jajere

Hon. Comm. Ministry for Local Govts & Chieftaincy Affairs

Alhaji Yerima Lawan Yunusari

Hon. Comm. Ministry of Livestock Development

Hon. Bukar Mustapha

Chairman House Committee on Wealth Creation & Employment

Hajiya Hadiza Sabo

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Health

Dr. Bukar Aji Bukar

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education

Mohammed Gidado

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Youth & Social Development

Hadi Usman

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Wealth Creation & Employment Generation

Abdu Shuaibu

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Women Affairs

Garba Tahir

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Agriculture

Alhaji Bukar Kilo

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Budget & Planning

Musa Audu Fara-fara

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Finance

Umar Aji Kurugu

Perm. Sec. Ministry for Local Govts & Chieftaincy Affairs

Dr. Madaki

Perm. Sec. Ministry of Livestock Development

Dr. Dauda Atiyaye

Executive Secretary, Science & Technical Board, Yobe State

Hon. Musa Gamcho Tela

S.A. on Health, Yobe State

Ustaz Baba Gana M. Kyari

S.A. on Religious Affairs, Yobe State

Muhammad Shehu Hashimi

Representative of Emir of Damaturu

Madu Mohammed Madugu

State Director, NPopC, Yobe State

Alhaji Baba Kucici Muhammad

Chairman/Executive Director, Coalition of CSOs, Yobe State

Alhaji Bukar Adamu

ALGON Chairman, Yobe State

Usman M. Bura

Focal Person, Yobe State Human Capital Development & Demographic Dividend

Muktar Mohammed

Yobe State Coordinator of UNFPA (Donor Partner)

Dr. Ernest

Yobe State Coordinator of UNICEF (Donor Partner)

Dr. Usman Matazu

Yobe State Coordinator of BMGF & Dangote Foundation (Donor Partners)

Zanna Omar Ali

Yobe State Coordinator of LAFIYA-UKaid (Donor Partner)

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Usman M. Bura

Focal Person, Yobe State Human Capital Development & Demo. Div./ Chairman of the TWG

Hajia Husna Ibrahim

Media Expart

Saleh Ibrahim Dagona

Data Manager

Dr. Abdullahi M. Jawa

M&E Manager

Abdulrahman Malik

Statistician General (SG), Yobe State

Idris Ramat

DPRS Ministry of Health (Representative)

Dr. Yerima Saleh

DPRS Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board (PHCB)

Ibrahim Sani Audu

DPRS Ministry of Sec. & Basic Educ.

Abdulrahman Idi Audu

DPRS Ministry of Youth & Social Dev.

Hauwa Sani

DPRS Ministry of Wealth Creation & Emp. Generation

Falmata Lawan

DPRS Ministry of Women Affairs

Mohammed Yusuf

DPRS Ministry of Agriculture

Aisha Ajeje

DPRS Ministry of Livestock Development

Ashek Mustapha Damaturu

DPRS, Yobe State House of Assembly

Muhammad Baba Kuchichi

Chairman/ Director of Admin, Coalition of CSOs, Yobe State

Yusuf Mohammed Machina

HOD ICT, NPopC, Yobe State

Hajiya Zainab Abdu Saleh

Director of Budget, Ministry of Budget & Planning

Mohammed Bashir Ibrahim

Director of Planning, Ministry of Budget & Planning

Oyo

Idowu Olakanmi OGEDENGBE

Executive Assistant to the Executive Governor (Administration)

Idowu Olakanmi Ogedengbe is a seasoned financial and sustainable development expert and administrator currently serving as the Executive Assistant (Administration) to the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde. First appointed to the role in July 2019 during the Governor’s first term, he was reappointed in June 2023 following the administration’s second-term inauguration.

His profile is characterized by a strong background in investment strategy and economic research. He also serves as the Oyo State Focal Person on Human Capital Development and is a member of the Human Capital Development 2.0 Committee under the National Economic Council.

Before transitioning into public service, Ogedengbe built a robust career in the Nigerian financial sector, specializing in portfolio management and investment research. His notable previous roles include Group Head Investor Relations for UBA and Executive Director at Dunn Loren Merrifield Securities Limited. He holds a BSc degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and a BSc degree also in Economics from the Obafemi Awolowo University. He is a Chartered Stockbroker and Pension Fund Administrator.

Engineer Seyi Makinde

State HCD Council — Chairperson

The Executive Governor of Oyo State

State HCD Council Members

Mr. Akinola Ojo

Honourable Commissioner for Finance

Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola

Honourable Commissioner for Education

Dr. Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi

Honourable Commissioner for Health

Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi

Honourable Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives

Prof. Solihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu.

Honourable Commissioner for Establishment and Training.

Barrister Temilolu Seun Ashamu

Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning

Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye

Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development

Hon. Ademola Ojo

Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe

Executive Assistant & State Focal Person on Human Capital Development

Hon. Wasilat Adefemi Adegoke

Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Mrs F.O. Idowu

Director Admin and Supply, Governor's Office (Secretary of the Technica Working Committee (TWC)

Mr. Adekunle Ajuwon

Oyo State Statistician General

Mr. Akanji Olayinka

Director, Ministry of Education

Dr. Olusola Akande

Executive Secretary, Oyo State Health Insurance Agency

Dr. Muyideen Olatunji

Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Health Care Board

Mr. Benjamin Oyebode

Deputy Director, Planning. Oyo State Teaching Service Commission

Mr. Sola Oladosu

Bureau of ICT & Digital Innovation

Mrs Olalere

Director, Admin & Supply Ministry of Finance

Mrs. Bola Ayeni

Director, Admin & Supply. Ministry of Local Government and Cieftaincy Matters

Rev Idowu Ogedengbe

Focal Person and Chairman of the TWC

Osun

Mrs. Yetunde Esan

Permanent Secretary, Economic Planning, Budget and Development

Mrs. Alice Yetunde Esan is the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development, Osun State, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration.

She is a seasoned development-focused administrator, she has championed human capital investments through her roles in the Ministries of Health, Education, and Agriculture. As a World Bank-Certified PforR Focal Person, she coordinated the COVID-19 Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme and led the State Fiscal Transparency and Accountability initiative. Her certifications in Result-Based Management (UNICEF), Gender-Responsive Economic Policy Management (UNIDEP), and Health Sector Financing position her uniquely to drive Osun State’s HCD 2.0 agenda toward measurable, inclusive human capital outcomes.

His Excellency, Prince Kola Adewusi

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Osun State

State HCD Council Members

His Excellency Prince Kola Adewusi

Deputy Governor, Osun State

Prof. Maruf Ademola Adeleke

Honourable Commission, Economic Planning, Budget and Development.

Barr. Jola Akintola

Honourable Commissioner, Health.

Hon. Ogungbile Adeola Olusola

Honurable Commissioner, Finance.

Hon. Eluwole Sunday Adedipo

Honourable Commissioner, Education.

Otunba Babatola Faseru

Honourable Commissioner, Agriculture & Food Security

Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan

Honourable Commissioner, Youth Affairs

Hon. Dosu Babatunde Esq

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Mrs. Yetunde Esan

Permanent Secretary, Economic Planning, Budget and Development (Council Secretary)

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Mrs. Yetunde Esan

Permanent Secretary, Economic Planning, Budget and Development (Focal Person)

Mr. Femi Ogundun

Permanent Secretary, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs

Mr. Sunday Olugbenga Fadele

Permanent Secretary, Finance

Dr. Adekun Isiaka

Permanent Secretary, Health

Dr. Abayomi Akinwale Oni

Permanent Secretary, Hospitals Management Board

Mr. Murital Kehinde Jimoh

Permanent Secretary, Education

Mr. A.O. Adesina

Permanent Secretary, Agriculture and Food Security

Mrs. Taiwo Adekunbi Oladunjoye

Permanent Secretary, Youth Affiars

Dr. Shina Igbalaye

Executive Secretary, State Primary Health Care Development Board

Mr. Adekunle Yahaya Bakare

Executive Secretary, State Universal Basic Education

David Ijila

Head, Project Finance Management Unit (PFMU), Office of the Accountant General

Mr. Dauda Gbadebo Iyanda

Director, Development Cooperation, Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development

Mr. Bukola Samule Adesina

Director, Economic Planning, Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development

Dr. Peter Famakinwa

Director, Health Planning, Research and Statistics, Ministry of Health

Mr. Wole Ajewole

Director Administration and Supplies, Ministry of Finance

Pharmacist Wole Ajayi

Health Programme Planning Officer

Mr. Dauda A. Adeyemi

Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, State Basic Education Board (SUBEB)

Mr. Peter Fatiregun

Administrative Officer, Finance

Mr. Adeniyi A. Adebayo

Director Socioeconomic Development Planning (HCD Technical Assistant)

Ogun

Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan

Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Planning

Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, Hon. Commissioner for Budget & Planning and Ogun State HCD Focal Person, is an ambitious professional with leadership and public financial management expertise and extensive banking experience. He holds a BSc in Accounting and MBA in Finance from the University of Lagos and is a Fellow of ICAN, CITN, and ACCA-UK. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Forensic Accountant, IFRS expert certified by AICPA, and certified Management Consultant by CMD. Versatile with ERM, banking, and audit software, he built a robust career in financial services, managing complex projects and rising to general management in top banks.

Ogun State has built strong HCD institutions since 2020. After appointing a Focal Person, the State Steering and Technical Committees were established in October 2020. Benefiting from the HCD/ECOWAS Grant, the State migrated to HCD 2.0, focusing on Primary Healthcare, Basic Education & Skills, and Labour Force Participation & Livelihood. HCD 2.0 was mapped and mainstreamed into the State Medium Term Sector Strategy and Annual Budget.

Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Her Excellency, Deputy Governor, Ogun State

State HCD Council Members

ENGR. NOIMOT SALAKO-OYEDELE

HER EXCELLENCY, DEPUTY GOVERNOR (CHAIRMAN)

MR. OLAOLU OLABIMTAN

HON. COMMISSIONER, BUDGET AND PLANNING (STATE FOCAL PERSON)

PROF. ABAYOMI ARIGBABU

HON. COMMISSIONER, EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

DR. TOMI COKER

HON. COMMISSIONER. HEALTH

MR. BOLU OWOOTOMO

HON. COMMISSIONER, AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY

VACANT

HON. COMMISSIONER, WOMEN AFFAIRS & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

VACANT

HON. COMMISSIONER, INDUSTRY, TRADE & INVESTMENT

DR. (EVANG.) OLALEKAN IFEDE

CHAIRMAN, STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD

APOSTLE BIODUN SANYAOLU

CHAIRMAN, TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSION (TESCOM)

MR. SODEINDE KUNLE

CHAIRMAN, OGUN STATE AGRICULTURAL AND MULTIPURPOSE CREDIT AGENCY (OSAMCA)

MR. DAYO ABIODUN

SPECIAL ADVISER, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MR, AKINYEMI O. OTUNUGA

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING / HEAD, HCDP SECRETARIAT

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

MR. AHMED ADETONA

PERM. SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF BUDGET & PLANNING

DR. MOSHOOD KAYODE OLADEINDE

PERM. SECRETARY., MINISTRY OF HEALTH

MRS. MORIAMO O. OLOKO

PERM. SEC, MIN. OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ENGR. KEHINDE O. AKINTOMIDE

PERM. SEC., MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE & INVESTMENT

MRS. ADEBIMPE F. OBIENU

PERM. SEC., MIN. OF WOMEN AFFAIRS & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

VACANT

PERM. SECRETARY, MIN. OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY

MRS. OMOLARA ADEBAYO

STATISTICIAN-GENERAL, OGUN STATE BUREAU OF STATISTICS

VACANT

BOARD SECRETARY, STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD

DR. EZEKIEL. A. OGUNSOLA

EXEC. SECRETARY, OGUN STATE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE BOARD

DR. AFOLABI DOSUNMU

EXEC. SECRETARY, OGUN STATE HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY

MR. OLUGBENGA A. ISRAEL

GENERAL MANAGER, OGUN STATE AGRICULTURAL AND MULTIPURPOSE CREDIT AGENCY (OSAMCA)

MR. AKINYEMI O. OTUNUGA

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING / HEAD, HCDP SECRETARIAT

MR. O. S. FASOLA

DIRECTOR, PLANNING, RESEARCH & STATISTICS (DPRS), MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DR. (MRS,) DEBORAH OSISANWO

DPRS, MINISTRY OF HEALTH

DR. A. O. ADENIREGUN

DPRS, OGUN STATE HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY

MR. ADEWALE W. OLABODE

DPRS, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MRS. FUNMI OGUNGBE

DPRS, MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND INVESTMENT

MRS. OLATUNDUN A. ADEKUNTE

DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MR. KAMILU OLALEYE

DIRECTOR, DEPUTY GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

MRS. B. A. OLORUNNISOLA

DIRECTOR, MONITORING & EVALUATION, MINISTRY OF BUDGET & PLANNING

MR. B. O. ODUNTAN

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, MONITORING & EVALUATION, (OSAMCA)

MR. L. A. BUSARI

DPRS, MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Niger

Mustapha Ndajiwo

Director General/Focal Person (DG/FP)

Mustapha is Niger State’s Commissioner for Budget and Planning, a seasoned fiscal policy expert, development economist, and transformation specialist. He is the founder of the African Centre for Tax and Governance (ACTG) and a co-founder of several Nigerian startups. A licensed tax practitioner, he brings extensive experience from the Federal Inland Revenue Service of Nigeria, spanning audit, advisory, and tax policy research.

Mustapha serves as an advisory member to the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) and previously coordinated Africa’s regional engagement with the UN High-Level Panel on Financial Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity (FACTI). He has collaborated with the Tax Justice Network, ICTD, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, and GIZ, among others.

He holds a BSc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University and a Master’s in Tax Policy and Administration from the Berlin School of Economics and Law. He is completing a PhD in Commercial Law at the University of Cape Town.

Comr. Yakubu Garba

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Niger State

State HCD Council Members

Comr. Yakubu Garba

Deputy Governor/ Chairman of the HCD Council

Mustapha Ndajiwo

Hon Commissioner, Niger State Planning Commission/Secretary of the Council/Focal Person

Dr. Murtala Bagana

Hon. Commissioner of Health

Dr. Hadiza Asabe Muhammad

Hon. Commissioner, Basic and Secondary Education

Hadiza Idris Kuta

Hon Commissioner Women Affairs

Hajiya Aishatu Usman

Permanent Secretary, Niger State Planning Commission

Dr Abdullahi Usman Imam

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health

Hajiya Aishetu Nuhu Yerwa

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic Education

Alhaji Siraj Said

Permanent Secretary, Tertiary Education

Hajiya Asabe Shiru

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs

Nassarawa

Ms. Habiba Balarabe Suleiman

Director General/Focal Person (DG/FP)

Habiba Balarabe Suleiman F.hcd, FESMI (Ms.) is the pioneer Director-General and Focal Person of the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency (NSHCDA), where she leads the institutionalization and advancement of human capital development strategies at the sub-national level in Nigeria.

With prior experience as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor and State Focal Person on Human Capital Development (2019–2023), as well as Special Assistant on Gender and Mobilization (2017–2018), she has played a central role in shaping inclusive, multi-sectoral policies that drive education, health, and economic empowerment outcomes.

Her leadership has delivered flagship initiatives such as the N500M Youth Revolving Fund and the Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Programme, strengthening workforce readiness and expanding opportunities for young people. She is also the founder of the Fatima Zara Foundation, advancing community-based interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth.

Dr. Emmanuel A. Akabe

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Nasarawa State

State HCD Council Members

Dr. Emmanuel A. Akabe

Deputy Governor (Chairman)

Ms. Habiba Balarabe Suleiman

Director-General/Focal Person NSHCDA (Secretary)

Hon. Shoko Gaza Gwauna

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Health

Dr. Iskilu Sala Usman

Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NAPHDA)

Dr. Yahaya Bawa Ubani

Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency

Dr. John D.W Mamman

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

Hon. Dr. Kasim M. Kasim

Executive Chairman, Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board

Hon. Yakubu Kwanta

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Youth & Sports Development

Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Tanko

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism

Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government, Community Development & Chieftaincy Affairs

Haj. Munirat Abdullahi

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning

Barr. Abigeal Waya

Head of Civil Service

Barr. Hauwa A. Jibo

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development

Very Rev’d Sunday Emma

Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria, Nasarawa State Chapter (CAN)

HRH Hon. Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I JSC (rtd)

Chairman, Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI)

HRH Hon. Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I JSC (rtd)

Emir Lafia Bare-Bare, Chairman, Nasarawa State Traditional Council of Chiefs

Murtala Mohammed

SSA and Focal Person, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

Hon. Sale Barde Keana

Executive Chairman, Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission

Imran Usman Jibrin

Director General, Nasarawa State Social Investment Agency (NSSIA)

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Rakiya Shehu Mamman

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

Mustapha Ahmed

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

Bashir Allahkayi

Nasarawa State Investment Development Agency (NASIDA)

Rabiu Mohammed

Nasarawa State Investment Development Agency (NASIDA)

Rahinah Ishaq

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

Dr. Stephen Iliya Sasetu

Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NAPHDA)

Uba Musa

Ministry of Youth & Sports Development

Dakare Rabo Alang

Ministry of Youth & Sports Development

Haruna Dauda Offor

Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism

Haruna A. Liman

Office of the Head of Civil Service

Agneh Ruth Yami

Office of the Head of Civil Service

Clement Alu

Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development

Mrs. Patience Ogeriya

Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development

Ovye Abundaga

Ministry of Health

Dr. Danjuma O. Baba

Ministry of Health

Mohammed Yusuf Ozegya

Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board

Michael Daniel

Ministry of Local Government, Community Development & Chieftaincy Affairs

Aliyu Salihu

Ministry of Local Government, Community Development & Chieftaincy Affairs

Onuoha Collins

Nasarawa State Social Investment Agency (NSSIA)

Jatau Monica

Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning

Lagos

Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih

Special Adviser to The Lagos State Governor On Sustainable Development Goals

Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih is a healthcare and sustainable development leader with over 20 years of experience in public health advocacy, policy, and management. A graduate of the University of Lagos College of Medicine, she also holds an Executive MBA from Lagos Business School/IESE Spain and certifications from institutions including Harvard Medical School. As Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, she played a key role in strengthening healthcare delivery in Lagos State, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her leadership at the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board and Finnih Medical Centre further advanced healthcare management and emergency response systems. Currently serving as Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, she is driving the integration of SDGs into Lagos State’s development agenda, championing gender equality, women’s empowerment, and strategic partnerships to promote sustainable and inclusive development.

Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat

State HCD Council — Chairperson

DEPUTY GOVERNOR, LAGOS STATE

State HCD Council Members

PROF. AKIN ABAYOMI

HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF HEALTH

MR. JAMIU ALLI-BALOGUN

HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF BASIC & SECONDARY EDUCATION

MR. OLATUNBOSUN ALAKE

HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MR. AKINYEMI AJIGBOTAFE

HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF WEALTH CREATION & EMPLOYMENT

MRS. CECELIA BOLAJI DADA

HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS & POVERTY ALLEVIATION

MR. AFOLABI TAJUDEEN

SPECIAL ADVISER, OFFICE OF POLITICAL, LEGISLATIVE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

MRS. KAPHAYAH OLAYEMI SARUMI

PERMANENT SECRETARY, OFFICE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

MRS. MODUPE OLAYINKA OJO

PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC BUDGET AND PLANNING

MR. OSENI-OPE, B.T

DIRECTOR, LAGOS BUREAU OF STATISTICS

MRS. OYEBODE OLUSOLA

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION (OSDGs)

MR. OLUKOTUN OWOSENI

HEAD, DATA MANAGEMENT & STATISTICS

MR MICHAEL OLUSEGUN FOLORUNSHO

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

DR. OLAJUMOKE OYENUGA

DIRECTOR, DPRS, MINISTRY OF HEALTH

DR. ANDU LATEEFAT OLOLADE

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER II, MINISTRY OF HEALTH

MR. OPEYEMI, O MARTINS

DIRECTOR, DPRS, MINISTRY OF BASIC & SECONDARY EDUCATION

MRS, TOYIN AKANDE

ASSISTANT, DIRECTOR EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF BASIC & SECONDARY EDUCATION

MRS. KASALI MUDIRAKAT, M

DEPUTY DIRECTOR EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF WOMEN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

YEMISI PATRICK MAY

PRINCIPAL AGRIC OFFICER, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS

AKINSANYA OLABISI TOLU

ASSISTANT CHIEF STATISTICIAN, MINISTRY OF WEALTH CREATION & EMPLOYMENT

MR. MURAINA MUJEEB

HEAD STATEGY & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LAGOS STATE EMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND

MRS. SANUSI OMOLABAKE

ASSISTANT CHIEF A&HR, OFFICE OF POLITICAL, LEGISLATIVE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

MRS. RASHEEDAT UMAR

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

MRS. OYEBODE OLUSOLA

DEPUTY DIRECTOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION, (OSDGs)

MR. OLUKOTUN OWOSENI

ASSISTANT CHIEF STATISTICIAN HEAD DATA AND STATISTICS, (OSDGs)

MR MICHAEL OLUSEGUN FOLORUNSHO

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

MRS. OLOWOSELU O.A

CHIEF TRADE OFFICER, (OSDGs)

MRS. OLANREWAJU-SHITTU RASHEEDAT

PRINCIPAL TRADE OFFICER, (OSDGs)

Kano

Abbas Iliyasu Karaye

Director Monitoring and Evaluation, Ministry of Planning and Budget

Abbas Iliyasu Karaye is a Director in the Ministry of Planning and Budget, Department of Monitoring and Evaluation, with years of experience in public sector planning, fiscal policy, and budget management. He plays a key role in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the State’s Annual Budget in alignment with the State Development Plan.

His core responsibilities include coordinating the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) processes, appraising capital projects, and ensuring the alignment of MDAs’ proposals with the State Development Plan. He possesses technical expertise in budget analysis, monitoring and evaluation of capital projects, and coordination of donor-funded programmes, including World Bank-assisted projects such as NG-CARES. He has contributed to improving budget transparency through the timely preparation of reports to the Governor and the State Assembly. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Bayero University, Kano, and has attended specialized trainings on Public Financial Management, IPSAS, and Results-Based Budgeting.

As a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the Ministry of Planning and Budget, he monitors capital budget implementation, verifies project delivery across MDAs, and provides data that guides government decisions on resource allocation and performance. He also leads the State M&E team in monitoring MDAs, producing quarterly performance reports for the Government, and providing technical guidance on Results-Based Budgeting to strengthen accountability and the delivery of the State Development Plan. He participated actively and effectively as the Human Capital Development (HCD) 1.0 Focal Person for Kano State in driving the HCD Agenda within the State.

Musa Sulaiman Shanono

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Planning and Budget, Kano State

State HCD Council Members

Ali Haruna Makoda

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Education

Dr. Abubakar Labaran Nuhu

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Health

Hajiya Amina Abdullahi

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Women

Isma;ila Dan Maraya

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Finance

Dr Danjuma Mahmud

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Abdul L.A

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Planning and Budget

Abubakar Gwarzo

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce

Abba A Danguguwa

Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Science, Technology and Innovation

Yusif Kabir

Executive Chairman SUBEB

Abbas Iliyasu Karaye

HCD Focal Person

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Abdulmumin Ladan Ajumawa

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Planning and Budget

Yakubu A Sabiu

Director Budget, Ministry of Planning and Budget

Ismaila Kabir

Director Planning, Ministry of Planning and Budget

Abbas Iliyasu Karaye

Director M&E, Ministry of Planning and Budget

Yusuf Hamza Kafin Chiri

Director, PRS, Ministry of Education

Mujtaba Maisalati

Director PRS, SUBEB

Dr. Nura Muhammad

Director PRS ,Ministry of Health

Auwalu Garba

Director PRS, Ministry for Science, Technology and Innovation

Zahra.u Isyaku

Director PRS, Ministry of Youth

Yakubu Muhammad

Director PRS, Ministry for Women Affairs

Jigawa

Ibrahim Babangida Umar

Honourable Commissioner, Budget and Economic Planning

Ibrahim Babangida Umar is a distinguished financial strategist and the current Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Jigawa State, with over two decades of experience in commercial and mortgage banking.

His transition into public service has positioned him as a key driver of fiscal reforms, transparency, and disciplined public resource management in the State. His expertise spans fiscal policy, infrastructure financing, institutional reforms, and public financial management.

He has also championed Human Capital Development (HCD) through strategic investments in youth empowerment, vocational training, education, and scholarship programmes. Under his leadership, Jigawa State has strengthened its development planning and expanded social investment initiatives, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of citizens while promoting sustainable economic growth and improved public service delivery.

Engr. Aminu Usman

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Jigawa State

State HCD Council Members

Engr. Aminu Usman

His Excellency, Deputy Governor

Ibrahim Babangida Umar

Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

Dr. Muhd Abdullahi Kainuwa

Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Health

Dr. Lawan Yunusa Danzomo

Honourable Commissioner, Basic Education

Dr. Isah Yusuf Chamo

Honourable Commissioner, Higher Education, Science and Technology

Ibrahim Garba Hannun-Giwa

Honourable Commissioner, Local Government and Community Development

Sagir Musa Ahmed

Honourable Commissioner, Information Youth, Sport and Culture

Hadiza Abdulwahab

Honourable Commissioner, Women Affairs and Social Development

Adamu Muhammada Garungabas

Principal Private Secretary

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Ibrahim Babangida Umar

Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

Adamu Muhammad Garun Gabas

Principal Private Secretary

Sagir Mohammed Sani Kila

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

Muhammed Yusha’u

Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government

Dr. Shehu Sambo

Executive Secretary Primary HealthCare Development Agency

Dr. Jamilu Garba

State Statistician General

Yusuf Salh

Director Planning, Research & Statistics, Ministry of Health

Sani Gimba

Director, Planning, Research & Statistics, Ministry of Basic Education

Abbas Alhaji Zakar

Director, Planning, Research & Statistics, Ministry of Higher Education

Amina Isah Umar

Director Planning, Research & Statistics, Ministry of Women Affairs

Suleiman Habu

Director Planning, Research & Statistics Ministry for Local Government

Auwalu Muhammad Bello

Director Budget, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

Umar Idris

Director, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

Najibullahi Ahmad

Desk Officers

Gombe

Ishiyaku Babayo Ibrahim PhD

Focal Person

He brings over 15 years of experience in education, leadership, and project management, having served as a faculty member in various universities and as a Project Director across education, health, livelihoods, democracy, and governance projects in Nigeria, Pakistan, and South Sudan.

He has extensive experience in teaching and research, as well as in setting up and managing country offices for donor-funded projects, including the management of operations, grants, finance, and security platforms. He possesses strong technical capacity in conducting research in the physical sciences and in the design and implementation of education, health, livelihoods, democracy, and governance projects, alongside state and non-state capacity development interventions.

He is highly experienced in research documentation, multi-donor reporting, procurement, and grant management requirements, including those of USAID, the World Bank, DFID, DFATD, German Technical Cooperation, and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chevron, and Johnson & Johnson. He also has experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings in Northeast Nigeria.

Currently, he serves as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Gombe State on Donors and Development Partners Coordination, the Gombe State World Bank Portfolio Focal Person, and the Gombe State Human Capital Development (HCD) Focal Person.

His Excellency Manassah Daniel Jatau PhD

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Gombe State

State HCD Council Members

His Excellency Manassah Daniel Jatau PhD

Council Chairman

Ishiyaku Babayo Ibrahim PhD

HCD Focal Person/Council Secretary

Prof. Aishatu Umar Maigari

Honourable Commissioner for Education

Mallam Muhammadu Gambo Magaji

Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development

Dr. Habu Dahiru

Honourable Commissioner for Health

Asma’u Mohammed Iganus

Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development

Dr. Barnabas M. Malle

Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperatives

Salihu Baba Alkali

Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning

Mohammed Nasiru Aliyu

Honourable Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Tourism

Hon. Adamu Inuwa Ibrahim

Honourable Commissioner for Youth & Sports Development

Barr. Sani A.A Haruna

ALGON Chairman Gombe State

Ibrahim Yusuf 3000

Chairman Gombe Network of Civil Society Organizations

Dr. Abdulrahman Shuaibu

Executive Secretary SPHCDA

Ibrahim Abubakar Dule

Statistician General Gombe State

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Ali Mohammed Gombe

Director; Science and Technology, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

Mohammed Ahmed Dalibi

Community Stakeholder/Traditional Leader

Musa Ahmed Umar

Director Economic & Social Statistics/State Bureau of Statistics

Dr. Suraj Abdulmumini

Director PRS - Ministry of Heath

Tanko Adamu

President Private School proprietors of Gombe State

Stephen Manaja Gajere

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism

Buldr. Abdulmumini Umar Kwami

Director PRS - Ministry of Education

Ngalbang Danborno

Director – PRS Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning Gombe State

Barthsheba Samuel

Director PRS - Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development

Bello Babayo

Director- PRS Ministry of Youth and Sports Development

Musa Babaji

DAF; Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

Dr. Gambo Garba Mohammed

Director PRS – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperatives

Ekiti

Hon. Olugbenga Agbeyo

Special Adviser, Office of Human Capital Development & Allied Matters

Agbeyo Olugbenga Ebenezer is the Special Adviser on Human Capital Development and Allied Matters to the Governor of Ekiti State. In this role, he provides strategic leadership and policy direction for the implementation of Human Capital Development initiatives across the state.

He has served as the State Focal Person for the Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme over the last four years, coordinating multi-sectoral collaboration among labour and social development stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes in line with national HCD goals. Under his coordination, Ekiti State strengthened its institutional framework and data systems for human capital planning and service delivery.

Human Capital Development, being the third pillar within the six key sustainable development pillars of the Ekiti State Government, has benefited from his instrumental role in aligning state-level programmes with this priority. His work focuses on building a productive, skilled, and healthy workforce to accelerate inclusive economic growth in the state.

With extensive experience in public sector coordination, programme implementation, and stakeholder engagement, he is committed to advancing the HCD 2.0 agenda to improve human capital outcomes for all citizens of Ekiti State.

Chief Monisade Afuye

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Ekiti State Deputy Governor

State HCD Council Members

Dr. (Mrs) Olabimpe Aderiye

Commissioner for Education

Mrs. Peju Babafemi

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Dev.

Hon. Femi Ajayi

Commissioner for Budget & Economic Planning

Dr. Oyebaniji Fulani

Commissioner for Health Human Services

Mrs Tayo Adeola

Commissioner for Trade Industry Invest. Coop.

Mr. Akintunde Oyebode

Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development

Prof. Patric Tadela

Commissioner for Capacity Development & Training

Dr. Ekundayo John Moyo

Special Adviser, Office of Transf. & Service Delivery

Hon. Ebenezer Boluwade

Commissioner for Agriculture & Food Security

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Dr. (Mrs) Olufolakemi Ofomojobi

Head of Service

Mr. Ezekiel Olufemi Adedipe

Ministry of Employment & Wealth Creation

Mr. Ogunmola Lawrence

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education

Mr_ Micheal Omolayo

State Universal Basic Education

Mrs Olusola-Gbenga Igotun

Min. Of Health and Human Services

Mr. Ayodele Adeyanju

Min.-Of Innovation Science & Digital Economy

Mr. Adeleke Adefolaju

Permanent Secretary, Office of Deputy Governor

Dr. Olasunkanmi Alabi

Permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board

Mr. Olawale Olaleye

Permanent Secretary, Youth Development

Mr. Olusola Akinluyi

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning &Permf Mang

Edo

Hon. Dr Odaro Ize Omoregie

Special Adviser

Hon. Dr Odaro Ize Omoregie is renowned human and economic capital development expert. Both in his private and public services globally. He owns the UK recognized London college for technical and vocational education CIC, Feligrace limited and a UK based charitable organization the Shatteredlives. Also, here in Nigeria, he owns the only oil & gas training institution in Benin City Edo State known as Gold-sack maritime treasure oil & gas institution which has developed human capital for the oil & gas industry.

In his continual engagements in Human and economic capital development projects/programmes, he has serviced Edo State and Nigeria in various capacities, including but not limited to, member Edo State Environmental Management Board, Member Edo State price monitoring and consumer protection Board, Chairman F&GPC Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja and currently Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Human Capital Development as well as Edo State Focal person on Human Capital Development.

Hon. Dennis Idahosa

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Edo State

State HCD Council Members

Ministry of Youths

Hon. Commissioner

Min. of Education

Hon. Commissioner

Min. of Heath

Hon. Commissioner

Min. Of Woman Affairs

Hon. Commissioner

Min. Of Budget

Hon. Commissioner

Board of Technical and Vocational Education

Chairman

Edo State Bureau of Statistics

Hon. Commissioner

Min. Of Business trade and Cooperative

Hon. Commissioner

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Oisakede Edeki

Ministry of Youths

Anthony Irabor

Ministry of Youths

Anthony Irabor

Ministry of Youths

Violet Arogundade

Min. Of Women Affairs/ Social Welfare Officer 11

Patience E. Akenzua

Human Resource Officer 11

Odigie Mercy

Social Welfare Officer 11

Agbonrimien Onyiwe Promise

John Odigie Oyegun staff Training Centre/Head of Operations

Blessing Odion

Director of Child Education/ Board of Technical and Vocational education

Tosin Ajose

Personal Assistant to the DG / Sustainable Development Goals

Moses Idenla

M&E Officer

Mrs. Osama-Igunbor Magdalene

Ministry of Budget and Planning

Mrs. Iruobe Fumilayo Evelyn

Ministry of Budget and Planning

Mr. Obazeiki Joseph Ebayeta

Ministry of Budget and Planning

Samson Ojo Adoga

Social Welfare Officer/Edo Migration Agency

Mrs. Iruobe Lauretta

Ministry of Health

Mr. Osahon Emovon

Ministry of Health

Dr. Iyoha David Seun

Ministry of Health

Mr. James Jatto Aigbokhai

Ministry of Business Trade and Cooperative

Mr. Ebolgbe Michael

Ministry of Business Trade and Cooperative

Mrs. Okokhere Queen

Ministry of Business Trade and Cooperative

Mr. Wilson Asenogua

Statistician 1 / Edo state bureau of statistics

Mrs. Agnes Lamai Jacob

Statistician 1

Mr. Oguekhian Joseph Ehizojie

SDPO

Aire Augustine Aikhome

Community Development Officer 1/ Min. Of chieftaincy and Local Govt affairs

Delta

EKEDAYEN Sonny Akporokiamo

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Economic Planning

Mr. Sonny Akporokiamo Ekedayen is a distinguished financial expert and seasoned public administrator with over three decades of high-level experience in corporate finance, economic development and public policy. As Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning in Delta State, he drives the implementation of fiscal policies and developmental frameworks in alignment with the “MORE” Agenda of Governor Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori.

His career is defined by a deep commitment to institutional reform, economic recovery, human capital development and sustainable growth of Nigeria’s socio-economic sector. Since August 2023 when he was appointed as a Commissioner, Mr. Ekedayen has spearheaded Delta State’s economic planning, leveraging his extensive background in strategic finance to facilitate state-level growth.

Before his current appointment, he held several pivotal leadership roles within the Bank of Industry (BOI) Limited, where he influenced the trajectory of SME development across Nigeria.

Sir ONYEME Monday

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Delta State

State HCD Council Members

EKEDAYEN Sonny Akporokiamo

Hon. Commissioner for Economic Planning (Vice Chairman/State Focal Person)

ONAJAEME Joseph

Hon. Commissioner for Health

AJUDUA Princess Pat. A.

Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community & Social Development

ANGELE Godknows

Hon. Commissioner for Housing (overseeing Youth Development)

Toukari Nyerhovwo

Hon. Commissioner for Higher Education

EZEWU Rose

Hon. Commissioner for Secondary Education

ASHIBUOGWU Kingsley

Hon. Commissioner for Primary Education

UFOH Smart Ijomah

Hon. Commissioner for Technical Education

AJUDUA Princess Pat. A.

Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community & Social Dev. (Overseeing Humanitarian Affairs)

GBE Barry

Chief Economic Adviser

PATRICK-FERIFE Gloria

PS, Health

AGAS Oghenekevwe

PS, Women Affairs, Community & Social Dev

EMUEKPEJE Emmanuel

Functioning PS, Youth Development

RONE-ORUGBOH Felicia

PS, Higher Education

AKAMBE Henry

PS, Primary & Secondary Education

OKWENZE Anthony

PS, Technical Education

ITAWANSA Augustine

PS, Economic Planning

RAPU Stanley

Functioning PS, Humanitarian Affairs

OKWE P. N.

Director, PRS, Ministry of Health

OKORO Golden

Director, PRS, Women Affairs

OBIEMENEM Ufuoma

Director, PRS, Youth Development

NWAKA Anthony

Director, PRS, Higher Education

OSSAI C.I.E.

Director, PRS, Primary & Secondary Education

OVILI Collins

Director, PRS, Technical Education

MADUMEZE Nkechi

Director, Statistics, Ministry of Economic Planning

FREGENE Lawrence

Director, PRS, Humanitarian Affairs

Rev. OSAGBAKHOE Lucky

Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

HRM Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mujakperuo Felix, CFR

Chairman Stste Council of Traditional Rulers

ANIGHORO Rex

Representative of CIvil Society Organisations (CSOs)

AMROMANOH Martina

Director, Overseas Dev. Assistance, Ministry of Economic Planning (Secretsry of Council)

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

AMROMANOH Martina

Director, Overseas Dev. Assistance, Ministry of Economic Planning (Chairman)

OKWE P.N.

Director, PRS, Health

OKORO Golden

Director, PRS, Women Affairs

OBIEMENEM Ufuoma

Director, PRS, Youth Development

NWAKA Anthony

Director, PRS, Higher Education

OSSAI C.I.E.

Director, PRS, Primary & Secondary Education

MADUMEZE Nkechi

Director, Statistics, Ministry of Economic Planning

OVILI Collins

Director, PRS, Technical Education

FREGENE Lawrence

Director, PRS, Humanitarian Affairs

ANIGHORO Rex

Representative of CIvil Society Organisations (CSOs)

IKPEN Akpojero Jomo

Deputy Director, Dept. of Overseas Dev. Assistance, Ministry of Economic Planning (Secretary)

Adamawa

Professor Aliyu Alhaji Jibrilla

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Adamawa State University, Mubi Adamawa State Human Capital Development Focal Person

Professor Aliyu Alhaji Jibrilla is an Economist, academic, and public policy specialist with extensive experience in university administration, research, institutional coordination, and human capital development. He currently serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of Adamawa State University, Mubi, and as the Adamawa State Human Capital Development (HCD) Focal Person.

He previously served as Head of Department, Deputy Dean, Director of Distance and E-Learning, and Manager, Research, Capacity Building, and Operations at Adamawa State University Consultancy Services Limited.

As State HCD Focal Person, Professor Jibrilla coordinates inter-sectoral engagement on HCD Strategy 2.0 implementation in Adamawa State. In response to the absence of a standalone HCD implementation budget, he promoted an integration approach that encouraged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to mainstream HCD priorities within sector programmes, budgets, and development interventions. His work focuses on strengthening policy coordination, education, health systems, workforce development, institutional alignment, and evidence-based planning for sustainable socioeconomic development.

Professor Kaletapwa G. Farauta

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Adamawa State

State HCD Council Members

Hon. Emmanuel Anthony Piridimso

Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

Hon. Augustina Maimuna Wandamihya

Commissioner, Ministry of Finance

Dr. Umar Garba Pella

Commissioner, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development

Chief Felix B. Tangwami

Commissioner, Ministry of Health

Hon. Neido Geoffrey Kofulto

Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development

Barr. Wali Yakubu

Commissioner, Ministry of Youth Development

Dr. Sulaiman Saidu Bashir

Executive Chairman, State Primary Health Care Development Agency

Mr. Yohanna Yakubu Dzarma (JP)

Statistician-General / Director-General, State Bureau of Statistics

Professor Aliyu Alhaji Jibrilla

State HCD Focal Person

Technical Working Group (TWG) Members

Professor Aliyu Alhaji Jibrilla

State HCD Focal Person

Director, Planning

Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

Director, Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS)

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development

Director, Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS)

Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development

Director/Programme Manager, Planning Unit

Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency

Statistician / Director, Statistics Department

Adamawa State Bureau of Statistics

Director, Planning

Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB)

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

HCD Secretariat

ICT/Data Management Officer

HCD Secretariat

Director, Budget

Ministry of Finance

Representative, Development Partner

UNICEF Nigeria (Adamawa Field Office / North-East Desk)

Abia

Pst Eno Jerry Eze (PhD)

Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Abia State

Pastor Eno Jerry Eze (PhD) is a Human Resource Management professional and public service reform expert. She currently serves as Chairman, Abia State Civil Service Commission and State Focal Person for Human Capital Development (HCD 2.0), driving reforms to build a merit-based, technology-enabled civil service for efficient service delivery.

She has led key initiatives including recruitment of healthcare workers, hosting the 44th National Council Meeting of Civil Service Commissions, and advancement of a Civil Service Academy and HRMIS for digital transformation of public service in Abia State.

Her expertise includes human resource management, strategic communication, governance reform, change management, and human capital development. She is Managing Director of Jeno Management Solutions, designing HR strategies for organisational growth. She also serves as the co-chariman of the Jerry Eze Foundation. She holds a PhD in HRM, a Master’s in International HRM, and an MBA.

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Kaduna

Sagir Balarabe Musa

Special Adviser, Human Capital Development

Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe

State HCD Council — Chairperson

Deputy Governor, Kaduna State

State HCD Council Members

Dr Hadiza S. Balarabe

Government House

Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo

Ministry of Education

Jummai C. Bako

Head of Service, Gen. Hassan Katsina House

Umma K. Ahmed

Commissioner, Ministry of Health

Patience Fakai

Commissioner, Ministry of Business Innovation and Technology

Rabi Salisu Hajia

Commissioner, Ministry of Human Services and Social Development

Yunana M. Barde

Commissioner, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs

Sadiq Mamman Lagos

Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government Affairs

Prof Benjamin Kumai Gugong

Commissioner, Ministry of Sports Development

James Kanyip, phD

Commissioner, Ministry of Justice

Barrister Sule Shuaibu (SAN)

Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs

Murtala Mohammed Dabo

Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture

Mukhtar Ahmed

Commissioner, Planning and Budget Commission

Ahmed Maiyaki

Commissioner, Ministry of Information

Barr. Gloria Ibrahim

Commissioner, Ministry of Youth Development

Hafsat Aminu Ashiru

Private Secretary, Deputy Governor’s Office, Government House

Ibraheem Musa

Chief Press Secretary, Government House

Abubakar Shehu Giwa

Special Adviser, Political Matters, Government House

Mary A. Olarerin

Special Adviser, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, Government House

Fabian Ugochukwu Okoye

Special Adviser, Research and Documentation, Government House

Ahmed S. Haruna

Special Adviser, Economic Matters, Government House

Bridget Sulaiman

Special Adviser, Social Investment Programmes, Government House

Umar Baba Bambale

Special Adviser, Drugs And Narcotics Control, Government House

Special Adviser, Student Matters, Government House

Sabiu Sani

Special Adviser, Investment and Promotion, Government House

Mahmood Shuaibu

Special Adviser, Environmental Hygiene, Water and Sanitation, Government House

Mohammad Jalal

Special Adviser, Community Relations, Government House

Adamu Samaila

Special Adviser, Labour Matters, Government House

Naja’atu Garba Ahmed

Senior Special Assistant, Office of the Governor, Government House

Musa Bello

Special Assistant/Rep. ICT Directorate, Government House

Dr Bukar Baba Alhaji

Statistician General, Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics, Kaduna

Sule Shehu

Chairman, Civil Service Commission

Dr Suwaiba Shehu Ibrahim

Chairman, Senor Secondary Schools Education Board

Prof Aminu Ladan Sharehu

Chairman, Local Government Service Board

Prof A. musa Tabari

Chief Medical Director, Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital

Mubarak Muhammed