Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation explained

Type:Ministry
Formed:23 July 2007
Jurisdiction:Government of Rivers State
Headquarters:6th Floor, Podium Block, State Secretariat
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Coordinates:4.7753°N 7.0147°W
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The Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation is a government ministry of Rivers State, Nigeria entrusted with the implementation of programs and the provision of social, rehabilitative services to improve the physical, social, emotional and economic well-being of the disadvantaged groups in the state. The Ministry is currently headed by Commissioner of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Mrs. Inime Chinwenwo-Aguma.[1] [2]

VISION: To achieve a society where everyone is capable of functioning and achieving practical opportunities in the face of disadvantages

Departments: 1.Social Welfare 2.Rehabilitation 3.Child Welfare 4.Administration 5.Finance and Accounts 6.Planning, Research and Statistics

Emergency Hotline: 07040410523; 07040410081

Zonal Offices : Abua Odual, Ahaoda East, Bonny, Bori, Degema, Eleme, Ikwerre, Ohio Akkor, Okehi, Opobo, Sokana, Oba/Egbema/Ndoni, Okrika.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rivers State disabled get Shell boost. News24. 30 September 2013. 29 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Sub Units Under The Social Welfare Ministry Visited. Government of Rivers State. 1 April 2016.