Rivers State Ministry of Environment

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Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

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|chief1_name = Dr Igbiks Tamuno

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|chief2_name = Dr Nduye Christy Tobins Briggs

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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.riversstate.gov.ng/government/a-z-list-of-mda-s/418-ministry-of-environment.html|title=Ministry of Environment|publisher=Riversstate.gov.ng|date= |accessdate=20 December 2014}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.myafricapages.com/nigeria/41190/rivers-state-ministry-of-environment|title=Rivers State Ministry Of Environment|publisher=MyAfricaPages|date= |accessdate=20 December 2014}}

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

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  • Nyema E. Weli
  • Engr. Victor Kii
  • Dr Chisom Kenneth Gbali
  • Collins onunwo
  • Prince Charles E. O. Beke
  • Solomon Abel Eke

See also

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