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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".
Rivers is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). [6] Formed on 27 May 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include Imo and Anambra to the north, Abia and Akwa Ibom to the east, and Bayelsa and Delta to the west.The State capital, Port Harcourt, is a metropolis that is considered to be the commercial center of the ...
4 August – Governor Wike contributes 64 operational vehicles to security agencies to help tackle crime in Rivers State. Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase visits the Governor at the Brick House. [53] 7 August – Governor Wike assents to three bills passed by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The bills are the Rivers State Kenule ...
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]
The following is a list of parastatals and agencies in the Government of Rivers State. Agencies and parastatals. Agencies and parastatals, typically reporting to a ...
It comprises the governor, deputy governor, Secretary to the State Government, chief of staff, commissioners and special advisers. [1] All of its members excluding the Deputy Governor are appointed by the Governor of Rivers State and confirmed by the House of the Assembly of the state. [2] [3]
The Rivers State Ministry of Local Government Affairs is a government ministry created to deal with matters concerning local government and local administration in Rivers State, Nigeria. [1] The current Commissioner is Samuel Eyiba. [2]
At local level, the state is divided into local government areas. There are 23 LGAs that handle local administration under an elected Chairman or Mayor. Each of the local government areas has its own administrative seat and is further split into wards. Council elections are organized through the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. [6]