Rivers State Ministry of Local Government Affairs explained

The Rivers State Ministry of Local Government Affairs is a government ministry created to deal with matters concerning local government and local administration in Rivers State, Nigeria.^[1] The current Commissioner is Samuel Eyiba.^[2]

Functions

1. Supervise local governments.
2. Collect all local government budgets, check if budgets are reflected in the local governments' actual spending patterns and notify State House of Assembly where problems arise.
3. Draft periodic reports relating to local governance in the state.

See also

• List of government ministries of Rivers State

Notes and References

1. Book: Chop Fine: The Human Rights Impact of Local Government Corruption and Mismanagement in Rivers State, Nigeria . Human Rights Watch . 2007 . 83. 29 January 2015.
2. News: Okrika Wins Best LG Award. 22 May 2013. The Tide. Port Harcourt. Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 29 January 2015.