The Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation is a

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Rivers State, Nigeria Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...

entrusted with the implementation of programs and the provision of social, rehabilitative services to improve the

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, social,

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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. 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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