Rivers State Economic Advisory Council Explained

Agency Name:	Rivers State Economic Advisory Council
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Formed:	2007
Abbreviation:	RSEAC
Type:	Governmental organization
Region Served:	Rivers State, Nigeria
Headquarters:	Fleet House, Port Harcourt
Coordinates:	4.8086°N 7.0003°W
Chief1 Name:	Nimi Briggs
Chief1 Position:	Chairman
Leader Title:	Chairman
Leader Name:	Prof. Nimi Briggs
Main Organ:	RSEAC Council
Website:	Rivers State Economic Advisory Council

The Rivers State Economic Advisory Council (RSEAC) was established on 3 October 2007 to serve as a "policy think-tank" of the Rivers State government.^[1] Its main function is to advise the government on important policy issues, particularly those relating to the economic development of the state. At present, the council is composed of 40 members and is headquartered at Fleet House, Port Harcourt.^[2]

Emeritus Professor Nimi Dimkpa Briggs is the Chairman of the council since 2007.^[3] Other key staff include:

• Sir Joe E. Akpa, Director and Head of Secretariat
• Mrs T. Tamuno, Recorder
• Miss. Tamunopriye Nnah, Research Officer
• Mrs. Ruth C. Boms, Principal Confidential Secretary

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. News: Rivers State govt inaugurates 29-man economic advisory council, including Nigeriaworld columnist Chamberlain Peterside. Naijanet.com. Okogbule. Felix. 5 November 2007. 26 December 2014.
2. Web site: About RSEAC. rseac.gov.ng. 26 December 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141226111819/http://www.rseac.gov.ng/rseac_online/fckeditor/editor/display.php?pkid=2. 26 December 2014.
3. News: Developing A Nation Is A Complex Task- Prof Nimi Briggs. 29 May 2014. The Tide. Port Harcourt. Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 26 December 2014.