Deputy Governor of Rivers State

Deputy Governor of Rivers State
Incumbent
Ngozi Odu
since 29 May 2023
Executive branch of the
Government of Rivers State
StyleHer Excellency
The Honorable (alternative)
Member ofExecutive Council
SeatPort Harcourt
Term lengthFour years
Inaugural holderFrank Eke
Formation1 October 1979
Salary₦2,112,215
Websitehttp://www.riversstate.gov.ng

The deputy governor of Rivers State is the second highest-ranking official in the executive branch of Rivers State, after the governor. The Constitution of 1999 requires that the gubernatorial nominee of a party select his or her deputy governor running mate after the primary. The deputy governor's duties include assisting the governor and replacing him or her in the case of death, resignation, removal, impeachment, absence or incapacity due to illness.

Since 1999, individuals who have held this office have been members of the PDP. Ngozi Odu is the current deputy governor since 29 May 2023.


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