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The Rivers State Customary Court of Appeal is a court of justice of second instance that has appellate and supervisory jurisdiction over matters of customary law in Rivers State. [1] It is presided over by a president assisted by a number of judges as prescribed by the Rivers State House of Assembly .
The Rivers State House of Assembly is the unicameral legislative body of the state government. It was established in 1979 by part II, section 84 of the Constitution of Nigeria , which states "There shall be a House of Assembly for each of the States of the Federation".
The administrative structure of the Rivers State judicial system is made up of Sections or Directorates under the office of the Chief Registrar. They include: the administration, the library services and documentation, litigation, appeals, magistracy, probate, sheriffs, accounts and records, courts, public relations/protocol, transport, and ...
Agencies and parastatals, typically reporting to a ministry, include: Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement; Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency
Obio-Akpor is a Local Government Area [1] in the metropolis of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is one of the major centres of economic activities in Nigeria, and one of the major cities of the Niger Delta region, with industries and companies like Pabod Breweries, Coca-Cola Company, Indomie Company and Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company.
Rivers State has an independent judiciary, which interprets and applies the law in the state. It is composed of a number of courts, each specialized for a different task. Most judicial appointments including that of Chief Judge are made by the Governor, but acting upon the recommendation of the National Judicial Council .
Rivers State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Government of Rivers State inaugurated in 1979. It is a unicameral body with 32 members elected into 32 state constituencies. The current Speaker of the State Assembly is Rt. Hon. Martins Chike Amaewhule, DSSRS. [citation needed] [1]
The Rivers State Government House, also known as The Brick House or Governor's House, [1] is the official residence and workplace of the Governor of Rivers State. Located in Old GRA, off Azikiwe Road in Port Harcourt , it has served as the governor's residence and office since its establishment in 1928.