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 provides continuity and is responsible for operations. [1]
| Ministry | Incumbent commissioner |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Engr. Victor Kii |
| Budget and Economic Planning | Dr. Peter Medee |
| Chieftaincy and Community Affairs | |
| Commerce and Industry | |
| Culture and Tourism | |
| Education | Dr. Ovy Chinedum Chukwuma |
| Energy and Natural Resources | |
| Employment Generation and Empowerment | |
| Environment | Tambari Sydney Gbara |
| Finance | |
| Health | Dr. Adaeze Oreh |
| Housing | Engr. Basoene Joshua Benibo |
| Information and Communications | Joe Johnson |
| Justice | |
| Lands and Survey | |
| Local Government Affairs | Prince Charles E. O. Beke |
| Power | Solomon Abel Eke |
| Social Welfare and Rehabilitation | |
| Special Duties | |
| Sports | |
| Transport | Collins Onunwo |
| Urban Development | |
| Water Resources and Rural Development | |
| Women Affairs | |
| Works | Olisaelloka Tasie -Amadi |
| Youth Development | Dr Chisom Kenneth Gbali |
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Capital: Port Harcourt | |
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