Rivers State Housing and Property Development Authority

The Rivers State Housing and Property Development Authority (RSHPDA) is a government agency that has the task of preservation and delivery of affordable housing in Rivers State, Nigeria.[1] It was established under the Housing and Property Development Authority Law No.14 of 1985.[2] Its main goal is to reduce homelessness. It also manages all government-owned housing estates. In December 2013, the agency's general manager and chief executive officer was Iyerefa Cookey-Gam.[3]

Organizational structure

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The RSHPDA is governed by a board of directors which is charged with policy, control and management of the Authority. This includes the general manager, secretary to the authority and internal auditor.

Departments and units

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There are seven departments under the RSHPDA:

  • Administrative Department
  • Estate Department
  • Projects Department
  • Research & Planning
  • Accounts Department
  • Legal Unit
  • Audit Unit

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "300 Rivers residents win houses in Irebe". The Nation. 22 January 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  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 23 May 2015 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "RSHPDA Tasks NASS On Pension Fund Reform Bill". The Tide. 26 September 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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