Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation

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]

Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
Ministry overview
Formed23 July 2007
JurisdictionGovernment of Rivers State
Headquarters6th Floor, Podium Block, State Secretariat
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
4°46′31″N 7°0′53″E
Ministry executives
  • Mrs Inime Chinwenwo-Aguma, Commissioner
  • Dr. Amejima O. Chu, Permanent Secretary

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.

See also

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


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