Executive Council of Rivers State
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][3]
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][4]
Current Cabinet
[edit]The current Cabinet is serving under Governor of Rivers State Ezenwo Wike who took office as governor on 29 May 2015.[5]
| Office | Incumbent | Term began |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | Ezenwo Wike | 29 May 2015 |
| Deputy Governor | Ipalibo Banigo | 29 May 2015 |
| Attorney General | Emmanuel C. Aguma | July 2017 |
| Secretary to the State Government | Tammy Danagogo | May 2019 |
| 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 | — | — |
| Administrator (GPHCDA) | Desmond Akawor | June 2015 |
| Commissioner of Agriculture | Charles Nwogu | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning | Isaac Kamalu | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Chieftaincy and Community Affairs | Sylvanus Nwankwo | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Commerce and Industry | — | — |
| Commissioner of Culture And Tourism | Tonye Briggs-Oniyide | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Education | Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Employment Generation and Empowerment | — | — |
| Commissioner of Energy and Natural resources | — | — |
| Commissioner of Environment | Roseline Konya | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Finance | Fred Kpakol | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Health | Princewill A. Chike | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Housing | Chinedu Tasie Nwabueze | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Information and Communications | Emmanuel Okah | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Justice | Emmanuel C. Aguma | July 2017 |
| Commissioner of Land and Survey | — | — |
| Commissioner of Local Government Affairs | Rodaford Longjohn | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Power | Shedrack Chukwu | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation | Damiete H. Miller | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Special Duties | Emeka Onowu | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Sports | Boma Iyaye | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Transport | Walter Ibibia | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Urban Development | — | — |
| Commissioner of Water Resources and Rural Development | Kaniye Ebeku | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Women Affairs | Ukel Oyaghiri | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Works | Dum Dekor | September 2017 |
| Commissioner of Youth Development | — | — |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Administrative Structure". Rsha.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ^ "RSHA Confirms New Commissioner Nominees". Government of Rivers State. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ^ "Ministry of Transport – Government of Rivers State, Nigeria". riversstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2018-07-31.
- ^ Onukwugha, Anayo (28 May 2011). "Amaechi Finally Dissolves Cabinet". AllAfrica. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ^ "Executive Council". Rivers State Government. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
Capital: Port Harcourt | |
| Topics | |
| Communities | |
| Cities and towns | |
| LGA(s) | |
| Metro areas | |
