Executive Council of Rivers State

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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 Staff, Commissioners and Special Advisers.[1] 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.[2]

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.[1][3]

Current Cabinet

Main article: Wike Cabinet

The current Cabinet is serving under Governor of Rivers State Ezenwo Wike who took office as governor on 29 May 2015.[4]

Office Incumbent Term began
Governor Ezenwo Wike 29 May 2015
Deputy Governor Ipalibo Banigo 29 May 2015
Attorney General Emmanuel C. Aguma June 2015
Secretary to the State Government Kenneth Kobani June 2015
Chief of Staff Chukwuemeka Woke June 2015
Head of Service Rufus Godwins July 2015
Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement Igonibo E. Thompson February 2016
Media and Publicity Special Adviser Opunabo Inko-Tariah June 2015
Administrator (GPHCDA) Desmond Akawor June 2015
Commissioner of Agriculture Onimim Jacks June 2015
Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning Isaac Kamalu December 2015
Commissioner of Chieftaincy and Community Affairs John Bazia December 2015
Commissioner of Commerce and Industry Bright Jacob December 2015
Commissioner of Culture And Tourism Tonye Briggs-Oniyide December 2015
Commissioner of Education Kaniye Ebeku December 2015
Commissioner of Employment Generation and Empowerment Ephraim Nwuzi December 2015
Commissioner of Energy and Natural resources Shedrack Chukwu December 2015
Commissioner of Environment Roseline Konya December 2015
Commissioner of Finance Fred Kpakol June 2015
Commissioner of Health Odagme Theophilus December 2015
Commissioner of Housing Emmanuel Okah June 2015
Commissioner of Information and Communications Austin Tam George December 2015
Commissioner of Justice Emmanuel C. Aguma June 2015
Commissioner of Land and Survey
Commissioner of Local Government Affairs Rodaford Long-John December 2015
Commissioner of Power Mike Anwuri December 2015
Commissioner of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Herbert D. Miller December 2015
Commissioner of Special Duties Monday Onyezonwu December 2015
Commissioner of Sports Boma Iyaye December 2015
Commissioner of Transport Akie Dagogo Fubara December 2015
Commissioner of Urban Development Chinyere Igwe December 2015
Commissioner of Water Resources and Rural Development Walter Ibibia December 2015
Commissioner of Women Affairs Ukel Oyaghiri December 2015
Commissioner of Works Harrison B. Iheanyichukwu May 2016
Commissioner of Youth Development Prince Ogbogbula December 2015

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Administrative Structure". Rsha.gov.ng. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "RSHA Confirms New Commissioner Nominees". Government of Rivers State. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Onukwugha, Anayo (28 May 2011). "Amaechi Finally Dissolves Cabinet". AllAfrica. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Executive Council". Rivers State Government. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
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