Rivers State Economic Advisory Council

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Rivers State Economic Advisory Council
AbbreviationRSEAC
Type Governmental organization
HeadquartersFleet House, Port Harcourt
Coordinates 4°48′31″N7°0′1″E / 4.80861°N 7.00028°E / 4.80861; 7.00028 Coordinates: 4°48′31″N7°0′1″E / 4.80861°N 7.00028°E / 4.80861; 7.00028
Region served
Rivers State, Nigeria
Chairman
 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]

Rivers State State in South South, Nigeria

Rivers State, also known simply as Rivers, is one of the 36 states of Nigeria. According to census data released in 2006, the state has a population of 5,198,716, making it the sixth-most populous state in the country. Its capital and largest city, Port Harcourt, is economically significant as the centre of Nigeria's oil industry. Rivers State is bounded on the South by the Atlantic Ocean, to the North by Imo, Abia and Anambra States, to the East by Akwa Ibom State, and to the West by Bayelsa and Delta states. It is home to three major indegenious ethnic groups: Kalabari, Ikwerre and Ogoni. The people from Rivers State are known as "Riverians".

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References

  1. ↑ Okogbule, Felix (5 November 2007). "Rivers State govt inaugurates 29-man economic advisory council, including Nigeriaworld columnist Chamberlain Peterside". Naijanet.com. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "About RSEAC". rseac.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Developing A Nation Is A Complex Task- Prof Nimi Briggs". The Tide . Port Harcourt: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.


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