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Ministries, Departments, Agencies

Working Together for Statewide Development

Abia State's Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) form the backbone of government operations, each playing a critical role in implementing policies, delivering essential services, and driving development across the state. The Ministries focus on specific sectors like health, education, and agriculture, while Departments and Agencies provide specialized support and regulatory oversight to ensure efficiency and accountability in governance.
Together, these entities work in harmony to fulfill the state's goals, ensuring that every aspect of governance is effectively managed and that the people of Abia State benefit from sustained progress and innovation. Explore the comprehensive list below to learn more about the responsibilities and contributions of each Ministry, Department, and Agency.

Working Together for Statewide Development

Ministry
Departments and Agencies
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Education

Ministry of Basic Education

Ministry of Tertiary Education
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Universal Basic Education (ASUBEB)

Abia State University (ABSU) Board
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Health
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency

Abia State Hospitals Management Board
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Agriculture
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Environment
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA)

Forestry and Wildlife Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Justice
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Law Reform Commission

Office of the Public Defender
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Sports Council

Youth Development Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Trade and Commerce
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Information
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Broadcasting Corporation (BCA)

Public Enlightenment and Communication Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Lands and Housing
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Land Use and Allocation Committee

AbiaGIS
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Local Government Service Commission

Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Women Affairs
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Women Development Center

Child Welfare and Social Services Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Women Development Center

Child Welfare and Social Services Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Power and Public Utilities
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Transport
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Traffic Management Agency (ABSTATMA)
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Tourism Development Agency

Arts and Cultural Promotion Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
Departments and Agencies
Abia State Innovation and Technology Agency

Research and Development Department
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Industry and SMEs
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Finance
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Budget and Planning
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Works
Contact Information
Ministry
Ministry of Labour and Productivity
Contact Information