The Rivers State Ministry of Education is a ministry of the Government of Rivers State of Nigeria, created to encourage development of education in the state. The ministry is tasked with the formulation of policies for promoting and realizing effective educational standards, and practices similar to those of other jurisdictions. The ministry is headquartered at the 7th Floor of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt.
| Ministry overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Rivers State |
| Headquarters | 7th Floor, State Secretariat Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 4°46′24″N 7°0′57″E / 4.77333°N 7.01583°E |
| Ministry executives |
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| Website | ministryofeducationriversstate |
List of commissioners
edit- Kaniye Ebeku (2015–)
- Alice Lawrence Nemi (2009–15)
- Ngozi Odu (2003–07)
- Allwell Onyesoh (1999–03)
- Celestine Omehia (1992–93)
- Abraham Ayebakepreye Amba Ambaiowei (1979–80)
Awards
editSome of the awards won by the ministry include:
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Rivers Education Ministry Wins Babs Fatunwa's Prize". The Tide. Port Harcourt: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Rivers to inaugurate model schools". The Punch. 12 February 2012. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.