Rivers State Ministry of Environment
Ministry overview
Formed2003
JurisdictionGovernment of Rivers State
Headquarters1st Floor, State Secretariat
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
4°46′24″N 7°0′57″E / 4.77333°N 7.01583°E / 4.77333; 7.01583
Ministry executives
  • Dr Igbiks Tamuno, Commissioner
  • Dr Nduye Christy Tobins Briggs, Permanent Secretary
Website

The Rivers State Ministry of Environment (RSMENV) is a ministry of the Government of Rivers State established in 2003 to deal with matters relating to the environment. Its functions include formulating, implementing and reviewing of policies on the state's environmental/ecological programs and projects.[1] The mission is generally targeted to ensure a clean and safe environment. The ministry currently has its headquarters at 1st Floor, State Secretariat, Port Harcourt.[2]

Vision

To cause a systematic environmental remediation through transparent pursuit of sectoral green policies, public engagement and equitable enforcement of environmental legislations.

Mission

To establish acceptable environmental standards, policies and programmes that will enhance and promote a green economy in a healthy and sustainable state.

Departments

The Rivers State Ministry of Environment currently has 9 departments. Each department has unique functions it performs.

  • Administration
  • Flood and Erosion and Coastal Zone Managements
  • Environment Planning, Research and Statistics
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Claims, Compensations and Relief
  • Inspectorate and Enforcement
  • Pollution Control
  • Finance and Accounts
  • Internal Audit Unit

List of commissioners

  • Nyema E. Weli

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ministry of Environment". Riversstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Rivers State Ministry Of Environment". MyAfricaPages. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
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