Rivers State House of Assembly
About
The Rivers State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Government of Rivers State, inaugurated in 1979. It is a unicameral body made up of 32 members, each elected from one of the state's 32 constituencies. The Assembly's main function is to make laws for the peace, order and good governance of Rivers State, as set out in the Constitution of Nigeria. The current Speaker is Martins Amaewhule, and the Assembly meets at Moscow Road, Old GRA, Port Harcourt.
History
The Rivers State House of Assembly was inaugurated in 1979. The 10th Assembly, under the current Speaker, was proclaimed on June 5, 2023, and its members were elected in 2023, with the next election due in 2027.
Key Facts
Established
1979
Headquarters
Moscow Road, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly
Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, DSSRS
Members
32
Jurisdiction
Rivers State
Website
rsha.gov.ng