The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), is a statutory body constituted by the Government of Rivers State, Nigeria, under section 5(a) of the Independent Electoral Commission Law (2000) to oversee the implementation of election procedures. Headquartered in Port Harcourt, the Commission's primary function is "to organize, undertake and supervise all elections to local government councils within the state."[1] It consists of 7 members who are appointed by the Governor of Rivers State with confirmation by the Rivers State House of Assembly.[1][2]

Departments

The RSIEC is divided into the following departments:[2]

  • Media and Public Affairs
  • Finance, Accounts and Legal Services
  • Ad-hoc Recruitment
  • Training and Deployment
  • Political Affairs and Monitoring
  • Election Planning and Monitoring
  • Works, Transport and Logistics

RSIEC Chairmen

  • Sam Jaja (2000 - 2004)
  • Nimi Briggs (2007 - 2011)
  • Augustine Ahiauzu (2012 – 2015)
  • Chukwunenye Uriri (2015 - 2020)
  • George O. Omereji (2020 - till date)

References

  1. 1 2 Mitee, Leesi (2010). Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria: An Encyclopaedic Guide. Worldwide Business Resources. p. 186. ISBN 978-0-9561988-1-5. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 "RSIEC Boss Promises Fair Election". The Tide. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2015.


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