Government House, Port Harcourt

Government House
Alternative names Brick House
Governor's House
General information
Type Official residence
Location Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Country Nigeria
Coordinates 4°46′36″N 7°0′59″E / 4.77667°N 7.01639°E / 4.77667; 7.01639Coordinates: 4°46′36″N 7°0′59″E / 4.77667°N 7.01639°E / 4.77667; 7.01639
Current tenants Governor of Rivers State
Owner Government of Rivers State

The Government House, also known as Brick House or Governor's House,[1] is located at Old GRA, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is the official residence of the Rivers State chief executive, the head of government, and the home to the governors of Rivers State and their families. It serves as the venue for the Governor's official business, as well as the many high-level government conferences, receptions, and functions hosted by the occupant.

Other events that take place at the Government House, include meetings such as that of the Executive Council,[2] and the swearing-in of new cabinet members.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Esinulo, Kanayo (29 May 2014). "Who occupies Brick House, Port Harcourt in 2015?". The Sun. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Akasike, Chukwudi (25 March 2015). "Amaechi's deputy absent at Rivers exco meeting". The Punch. Retrieved 23 July 2015. Mr. Tele Ikuru, was conspicuously absent at Wednesday’s State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
  3. ↑ "Treat every Rivers indigene, resident equally — Wike charges new comm's, SSG". Global Patriot. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015. Barrister Wike gave the charge on Friday shortly after swearing-in the Secretary to the State Government, four Commissioners, Chief of Staff and Special Adviser on Media and publicity in Government House Port Harcourt.
  4. ↑ Wigodo, Ike (12 June 2015). "Wike Swears-In SSG, Four Commissioners, Others, Today". The Tide. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
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