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
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 Nwusi | 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 | Kelvin Wachukwu | December 2015 |
| Commissioner of Youth Development | Prince Ogbogbula | December 2015 |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Administrative Structure". Rsha.gov.ng. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ↑ "RSHA Confirms New Commissioner Nominees". Government of Rivers State. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ↑ Onukwugha, Anayo (28 May 2011). "Amaechi Finally Dissolves Cabinet". AllAfrica. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ↑ "Executive Council". Rivers State Government. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
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