Executive Council of Rivers State explained

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

See 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]

See also

• Governor of Rivers State

Notes and References

1. Web site: Administrative Structure. Rsha.gov.ng. 11 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20121213093552/http://rsha.gov.ng/history.htm. 13 December 2012. dead.
2. News: RSHA Confirms New Commissioner Nominees. 11 May 2015. Government of Rivers State. 3 August 2011.
3. Web site: Ministry of Transport – Government of Rivers State, Nigeria. . riversstate.gov.ng . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180731213213/http://riversstate.gov.ng/mda/ministry-of-transport/ . 2018-07-31.
4. News: Onukwugha. Anayo. Amaechi Finally Dissolves Cabinet. 11 May 2015. AllAfrica. 28 May 2011.
5. Web site: Executive Council . Rivers State Government . 11 May 2015.