Agency Name: | Rivers State Ministry of Environment |
Type: | Ministry |
Formed: | 2003 |
Jurisdiction: | Government of Rivers State |
Headquarters: | 1st Floor, State Secretariat Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
Coordinates: | 4.7733°N 7.0158°W |
Chief1 Name: | Dr Igbiks Tamuno |
Chief1 Position: | Commissioner |
Chief2 Name: | Dr Nduye Christy Tobins Briggs |
Chief2 Position: | Permanent Secretary |
Website: | https://environment.riversstate.gov.ng |
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]
To cause a systematic environmental remediation through transparent pursuit of sectoral green policies, public engagement and equitable enforcement of environmental legislations.
To establish acceptable environmental standards, policies and programmes that will enhance and promote a green economy in a healthy and sustainable state.
The Rivers State Ministry of Environment currently has 9 departments. Each department has unique functions it performs.