Rivers State Ministry of Environment
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]
Ministry overview | |
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Formed | 2003 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Rivers State |
Headquarters | 1st Floor, State Secretariat Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 4°46′24″N 7°0′57″E / 4.77333°N 7.01583°E |
Ministry executives |
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Website | [1] |
Vision
editTo cause a systematic environmental remediation through transparent pursuit of sectoral green policies, public engagement and equitable enforcement of environmental legislations.
Mission
editTo establish acceptable environmental standards, policies and programmes that will enhance and promote a green economy in a healthy and sustainable state.
Departments
editThe 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
edit- Nyema E. Weli
- Engr. Victor Kii
- Dr Chisom Kenneth Gbali
- Collins onunwo
- Prince Charles E. O. Beke
- Solomon Abel Eke
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ministry of Environment". Riversstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Rivers State Ministry Of Environment". MyAfricaPages. Retrieved 20 December 2014.