Government House | |
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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 |
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]
Mr. Tele Ikuru, was conspicuously absent at Wednesday's State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
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.