Structure

Department Chart

Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation department chart

Our Department Structure

Six core departments working together to deliver social welfare services statewide.

Social Welfare

Provides relief, support, and empowerment programs for vulnerable groups.

Child Welfare

Ensures child protection, adoption processes, and safeguarding rights.

Rehabilitation

Supports reintegration, counseling, and recovery programs.

Administration

Oversees ministry operations, staff management, coordination, and policy implementation.

Finance & Accounts

Handles budgeting, expenditure records, audit processes, and financial accountability.

Planning & Research

Conducts data analysis, project monitoring, planning, and performance evaluation.

13 Zonal Offices

Operational zones across Rivers State:

Abua Ahoada Bonny Bori Degema Eleme Ikwerre Obio/Akpor Okehi Opobo Gokana Ogba/Egbema Okrika

Key Mandate & Roles

Backed by the Rivers State Child Rights Law 2009, VAPP Law 2020, and others.

  • Promote and protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Eliminate all forms of violence against persons in private or public life.
  • Apprehend and rehabilitate lunatics and repatriate vagrants.
  • Registration of NGOs and Social Clubs.
  • Promote rights and welfare of older persons.
  • Emergency relief for victims of natural disasters and pandemics.