Rivers State Economic Advisory Council

Rivers State Economic Advisory Council
AbbreviationRSEAC
TypeGovernmental organization
HeadquartersFleet House, Port Harcourt
Coordinates4°48′31″N 7°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
WebsiteRivers 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

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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