The Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development (RSMWRRD) is a government ministry of
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 Akw ...
entrusted with the management of water resources and promotion of socio-economic development of rural areas in the state. The ministry was formed in 1995 and has its current headquarters in the city of
Port Harcourt.
According to its website, the ministry's mission is "to develop and manage sustainable water for people in line with the MDG goal of 100L per day per person for food (agriculture and fisheries), and for industry in Rivers State."
Mandate
To formulate water resource policies and monitor the implementation of such policies in the state.
To source, analyse, store and disseminate information on the water resource data in the state.
To establish, monitor and oversee water parastatals of the ministry – the Rivers State Water Board and the Rural Water and Sanitation Agency.
To initiate and implement water supply projects in all areas of the state.
To liaise with the federal government and international donor agencies on water supply and development for the benefit of the state.
To set standards, regulate, supervise and control the use of all water resources in the state.
Implementing and provision of water legislation/ by-laws.
Collection and evaluation of hydrological and sociological data.
Departments
The Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development is structured into the following departments:
* Rural Development
* Planning Research and Statistics
* Finance and Accounting
* Water Supply and Quality Control
* Hydrology and Hydrogeology
* Dams and Reservoirs
* Administration
List of commissioners
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Ibibia Walter
Ibibia Opuene Walter (born 8 July 1967) is a geologist, businessman and politician in Rivers State, Nigeria. From 2004 to 2007, he served as Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council. From 2013 to 2015, he served as Secretary of the Rivers Sta ...
(2015–2017)
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Kaniye Ebeku (2017-2019)
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Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja
Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja is a Nigerian politician who represented Opobo–Nkoro in the Rivers State House of Assembly during the 4th, 5th and 6th Assembly. He also served as Majority Leader of the House for two tenures lasting a total of eight years. ...
(2020-2022)
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Kaniye Ebeku (2022 - Date)
See also
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List of government ministries of Rivers State
This is a list of the government ministries of Rivers State, Nigeria. Each ministry is headed by a Commissioner who in most cases is assisted by a Permanent Secretary. The Commissioner is responsible for policy, while the Permanent Secretary prov ...
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Port Harcourt Water Corporation
Port Harcourt Water Corporation formerly part of the Rivers State Water Board is the principal supplier of water and wastewater management throughout Rivers State. It is owned by the Rivers State Government.
Activities
The body is responsible f ...
PHWC
References
External links
Official website{{Ministries of Rivers State
Water Resources
Water resources are natural resources of water that are potentially useful for humans, for example as a source of drinking water supply or irrigation water. 97% of the water on the Earth is salt water and only three percent is fresh water; slight ...
Water ministries
Ministries established in 1995
1995 establishments in Nigeria
1990s establishments in Rivers State
Environment of Rivers State
Rivers
A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. In some cases, a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of wate ...