Secretary to the State Government

This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: The article written style and content does not reflect the 36 states of Nigeria as the title required. It focused on a single state (Rivers State), making it a Rivers State- specific article rather than the 36 states of Nigeria. Please help if you can. (April 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) is an official in the state governments of Nigeria's 36 states. The individual who holds the office is usually appointed by the State Governor.^{[citation needed]}

In the Government of Cross River State, Nigeria, the Secretary to the State Government is a high-ranking appointed executive branch official whose main responsibility is to assist the government achieve its vision and objectives through the provision of advice and guidance. In addition, the Secretary to the State Government handles policy-making and oversees the implementation of decisions, policies and programmes as well as the operations of government ministries, agencies and parastatals.^{[citation needed]}

The Secretary to the State Government is in charge of its subsidiaries including the Executive Council Secretariat, the General Administration Office, the State Directorate of Volunteer Services (DVS), the Speech Writing Unit and the state office of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD).^[1][2]

References[]