Government of Rivers State

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The Government of Rivers State consists of elected representatives and appointed officials responsible for the government of Rivers State, Nigeria. Rivers State has a population of about 5 million people, and is one of the 36 states that make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The State government has executive and legislative arms, with an independent judiciary. At the local level, elected officials are responsible for Local Government Areas.

Executive

The executive arm is headed by the Governor, assisted by the Deputy Governor, both elected. The governor appoints Commissioners responsible for each of the ministries, and appoints the heads of parastatals, state-owned bodies with specific regulatory or administrative duties. The Civil Service is headed by the Head of Service, a career civil servant, with each ministry headed by a Permanent Secretary. The Minister is responsible for policy, while the Permanent Secretary provides continuity and is responsible for operations.

Executive council

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Main article: Executive Council of Rivers State

The executive council is currently made up of:[1]

Position Incumbent
Governor Ezenwo Wike
Deputy Governor Ipalibo Banigo
Attorney General Emmanuel C. Aguma
Secretary to the State Government Kenneth Kobani
Chief of Staff Chukwuemeka Woke
Head of Service Rufus Godwins
Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement Igonibo E. Thompson
ICT Special Adviser
Administrator (GPHCDA) Desmond Akawor
Commissioner of Agriculture Onimim Jacks
Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning Charles Gogo
Commissioner of Commerce and Industry Bright Jacob
Commissioner of Culture And Tourism Tonye Briggs-Oniyide
Commissioner of Education Kaniye Ebeku
Commissioner of Energy and Natural resources Shedrack Chukwu
Commissioner of Environment Roseline Konya
Commissioner of Finance Fred Kpakol
Commissioner of Health Odagme Theophilus
Commissioner of Housing Emmanuel Okah
Commissioner of Information and Communications Austin Tam George
Commissioner of Justice Emmanuel C. Aguma
Commissioner of Chieftaincy and Community Affairs John Bazia
Commissioner of Land and Survey
Commissioner of Local Government Affairs Rodaford Long-John
Commissioner of Power Mike Anwuri
Commissioner of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Herbert D. Miller
Commissioner of Special Duties Monday Onyezonwu
Commissioner of Sports Boma Iyaye
Commissioner of Transport Akie Dagogo Fubara
Commissioner of Urban Development Chinyere Igwe
Commissioner of Water Resources and Rural development Walter Ibibia
Commissioner of Women Affairs Ukel Oyaghiri
Commissioner of Works Harrison B. Iheanyichukwu
Commissioner of Youth Development Princewill Ogbobula

Ministries

Ministry Notes Website
Agriculture Regulates and formulates agricultural sector-related policies http://rsmoa.gov.ng
Budget and Economic Planning Concerned with economic priorities and programmes of the government
Chieftaincy and Community Affairs Handles chieftaincy and community-related affairs
Commerce and Industry Deals with commerce, industry and cooperative matters
Culture and Tourism Develops and implements policies on culture and tourism
Education Directs education in Rivers State http://ministryofeducationriversstate.com.ng
Employment Generation and Empowerment Employment provision and empowerment http://www.riversjobs.gov.ng
Energy and Natural Resources Monitors, controls and regulates energy and natural resources-related activities
Environment Oversees the environment in Rivers State
Finance Manages, controls and monitors state revenues and expenditures
Health Facilitates the provision of health services http://riversstatemoh.gov.ng
Housing
Information and Communications Regulates broadcasting and print media
Justice Administers justice. Headed by the Commissioner of Justice
Lands and Survey
Local Government Affairs Charged with local government and local administration
Power Charged with electrical energy and power
Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Implements programmes and provides social, rehabilitative services
Special Duties Manages disasters and emergencies
Sports
Transport Responsible for transport infrastructure
Urban Development Reviews and prepares physical development, urban renewal and transportation plans
Water Resources and Rural Development Reviews and prepares physical development, urban renewal and transportation plans http://www.rvswaterministry.net
Women Affairs Encourages the development of women
Works Responsible for socio-economic infrastructure
Youth Development Promotes youth empowerment and development

Agencies and Parastatals

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Main article: List of government agencies of Rivers State

Agencies and parastatals, typically reporting to a ministry, include:[2]

Legislature

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Further information: Rivers State House of Assembly

The legislature consists of elected representatives from each constituency. As of June 12, 2015 they were:[3]

Constituency Representative
Abua–Odual Marshal Stanley-Uwom
Ahoada East I Martyns Mannah
Ahoada East II Ehie Edison
Ahoada West Okpokiri Nwanaka
Akuku-Toru I Major Jack
Akuku-Toru II Tonye Alalibo
Andoni Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani
Asari-Toru I Enemi George
Asari-Toru II Granville Wellington
Bonny Abinye Pepple
Degema Dagogo Farah
Eleme Josiah Olu
Emohua Ogeh Samuel
Etche I Opurum Nwuzoma
Etche II Tony Ejiogu
Gokana Israel Ngbuelo Lebura
Ikwerre Oguguo Anselem
Khana I Deeyah Bariene
Khana II Dinebari Loolo
Obio-Akpor I Martins Amaewhule
Obio-Akpor II Michael Okechukwu Chinda
Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni I Christian Ahiakwo
Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni II Uwaji Nathaniel
Ogu–Bolo Evans Bapakaye Bipi
Okrika Dabotorudima Adams
Omuma Kelechi Godspower Nwogu
Opobo–Nkoro Diri Kelly Adonye
Oyigbo Chisom Promise Dike
Port Harcourt I Ogbonda Jones Nwene
Port Harcourt II Adoki Tonye Smart
Port Harcourt III Victor Ihunwo Nyeche
Tai Ngbar Sylvester Amuele
Clerk of the House Mr. Alex E. Nwala

Local government

Local government areas handle local administration, under an elected Chairman. Rivers State is divided into twenty-three Local Government Areas (LGAs):

LGA Name Area (km2) Census 2006
population		 Administrative capital Postal
Code
Port Harcourt 109 541,115 Port Harcourt 500
Obio-Akpor 260 464,789 Rumuokoro 500
Okrika 222 222,026 Okrika 500
Ogu–Bolo 89 74,683 Ogu 500
Eleme 138 190,884 Eleme 501
Tai 159 117,797 Sakpenwa 501
Gokana 126 228,828 Kpor 501
Khana 560 294,217 Bori 502
Oyigbo 248 122,687 Afam 502
Opobo–Nkoro 130 151,511 Opobo Town 503
Andoni 233 211,009 Ngo 503
Bonny 642 215,358 Bonny 503
Degema 1,011 249,773 Degema 504
Asari-Toru 113 220,100 Buguma 504
Akuku-Toru 1,443 156,006 Abonnema 504
Abua–Odual 704 282,988 Abua 510
Ahoada West 403 249,425 Akinima 510
Ahoada East 341 166,747 Ahoada 510
Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni 969 284,010 Omuku 510
Emohua 831 201,901 Emohua 511
Ikwerre 655 189,726 Isiokpo 511
Etche 805 249,454 Okehi 512
Omuma 170 100,366 Eberi 512

See also

References

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