Rivers State Housing and Property Development Authority

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The Rivers State Housing and Property Development Authority (RSHPDA) is a government agency that has the task of preservation and delivery of affordable housing in Rivers State, Nigeria. [1] It was established under the Housing and Property Development Authority Law No.14 of 1985. [2] Its main goal is to reduce homelessness. It also manages all government-owned housing estates. In December 2013, the agency's general manager and chief executive officer was Iyerefa Cookey-Gam. [3]

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Organizational structure

The RSHPDA is governed by a board of directors which is charged with policy, control and management of the Authority. This includes the general manager, secretary to the authority and internal auditor.

Departments and units

There are seven departments under the RSHPDA:

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References

  1. "300 Rivers residents win houses in Irebe". The Nation. 22 January 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  2. Mitee, Leesi (2010). Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria: An Encyclopaedic Guide. Worldwide Business Resources. p. 186. ISBN   0-9561988-1-3 . Retrieved 23 May 2015 via Google Books.
  3. "RSHPDA Tasks NASS On Pension Fund Reform Bill". The Tide . 26 September 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2015.