Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong has been serving as commissioner for youths and sports development of Kaduna State since July 1, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong
Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong is Commissioner for Youths & Sports Development.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong |
| Title / Role | Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Party | APC |
| Education | Professor (academic) |
| In office since | July 1, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | NW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Focuses on youth empowerment and sports.
🏛 Role & Ministry — Youths and Sports Development
Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong serves as a member of the Kaduna State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, the office oversees policy and administration of the Youths and Sports Development sector in Kaduna State.
State commissioners are the state-level equivalent of federal ministers. They are nominated by the governor, screened by the State House of Assembly and serve at the governor's pleasure. Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong was appointed on July 1, 2023.
📊 Kaduna State — Key Facts
| State | Kaduna State |
| Capital | Kaduna |
| Zone | NW |
| Population | 8,300,000 |
| Ministry | Youths and Sports Development |
| Appointed | July 1, 2023 |