Rivers State
Geopolitical Zone:
South South
Motto:
"Treasure Base of the Nation"
Capital
Port Harcourt
Population Estimate:
4.2 million
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2025 Rivers State Climate Governance Profile
State Climate Leadership Profile
State: Rivers
Ministry: Rivers State Ministry of Environment/ Rivers State
Role: Director / Climate Change Desk Officer
Name:
Bio Summary:
“BSC Industrial Chemistry, PGD Chemical/ petroleum Eng. MSc Natural Resources and Environmental Management, PhD Bio resources development and conservation , carbon offset concerns, vulnerability assessment of Frontline communities to climate change, EIA reviews, Environmental audits reviews, Environmental data gatherings
Climate change Adaptation and mitigation,
Climate change sensitization and advocacy ,
Green house gas inventory ,
Gender mainstreaming ,
Climate change education amongst others “
2024 Rivers State Climate Governance Profile
2024 Rivers profile
| State | Climate Governance Structure | Legislative Oversight | Climate Change Advisory Roles | Local Government Focal Persons | CSO/NGO Engagement | Climate Action Plans or Policies | Emission Reduction Targets | Periodic Climate Conferences | Recent Climate Projects | MER | Climate Consideration in 2024 Budget | Green Bond Provisions | Online Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers | Through Rivers State Ministry of Environment | Yes, around environmental degradation and flooding | Yes, Senior Adviser on Environment and Climate Resilience | No formal appointments | Strong engagement with oil-impacted communities | Rivers State Climate Resilience Strategy (2023) | Targeting oil and gas emissions | Environmental Dialogue annually | Coastal resilience, clean-up, climate-smart agriculture | Yes, tied to project indicators and donor reporting systems | Integrated under adaptation and disaster risk financing | Under policy review | Robust online presence |
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