The business of governance has commenced with most Ministries already manned by Commissioners. An inquest made by Africa Update reveals that the number of Ministries in Rivers State stands at 26, with Commissioners assigned to 14, while Permanent Secretaries oversee activities of the remaining 12.
According to a publication on Wikipedia: “The Executive Council, also known as the Governor’s Cabinet is the highest administrative decision-making authority in Rivers State.
“It is part of the executive branch which is the most influential branch of the state government. It comprises the governor, deputy governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of styaff, Commissioners and Special Advisers. All of its members excluding the Deputy Governor are appointed by the Governor of Rivers State and confirmed by the House of the Assembly of the state.
“The Executive Council is responsible for advising and assisting the Chief Executive in the performance of his or her official duties. Individuals who have been appointed to serve in the Council may also be dismissed or reappointed (to other posts) at will.”
Key Ministries such as Information and Communications, Commerce and Industry, and Agriculture are amongst those without Commissioners. Below is a list of Ministries with their Commissioners.
- Prof. Zachaus Andango – Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice
- Prof. Chinedu Mmom – Education
- Barr. Isaac Kamalu – Finance
- Alabo Dax George Kelly – Works
- Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke – Special Projects
- Mrs. Inime Chinwenwo Aguma – Social Welfare & Rehabilitation
- Dr. Kenneth Chisom Gbali – Youth Development
- Prof. Henry Ogiri – Power
- Engr. Charles Amadi – Chieftaincy & Community Affairs
- Dr. Roseline Adawari Uranta – Women Affairs
- Chris T. Green, Esq. – Sports
- Dr. Jacobson Nbina – Transport
- Mr. Uchechukwu Nwafor – Energy & Natural Resources
- Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh – Health
- Dr. George Nweke – Head Of Service
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