Executive_Council_of_Rivers_State

Executive Council of Rivers State

Executive Council of Rivers State

Executive arm of a state government in Nigeria

The Executive Council, also known as the Governor's Cabinet is the highest administrative decision-making authority in Rivers State. It is part of the executive branch which is the most influential branch of the state government. 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 Executive Council is responsible for advising and assisting the Chief Executive in the performance of his or her official duties. Individuals who have been appointed to serve in the Council may also be dismissed or reappointed (to other posts) at will.[1][4]

Current Cabinet

Main article: Wike Cabinet

The current Cabinet is serving under Governor of Rivers State Ezenwo Wike who took office as governor on 29 May 2015.[5]

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Administrative Structure". Rsha.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  2. [2]
    "RSHA Confirms New Commissioner Nominees". Government of Rivers State. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Ministry of Transport – Government of Rivers State, Nigeria". riversstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2018-07-31.
  4. [4]
    Onukwugha, Anayo (28 May 2011). "Amaechi Finally Dissolves Cabinet". AllAfrica. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  5. [5]
    "Executive Council". Rivers State Government. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
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