Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in 16 new permanent secretaries, urging them to uphold professionalism and avoid political influence in their official duties. The governor emphasized the need for a dedicated civil service to effectively serve the state.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara stressed that the appointees were selected based on competence and their ability to contribute significantly to the state’s development. He underscored the significance of their roles in providing proper administrative leadership to the ministries.
Governor Fubara assured the newly appointed permanent secretaries of a conducive work environment to enhance their productivity. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare and security of the people, urging the appointees to align with the government’s objectives for enhanced service delivery.
Addressing the appointees, Governor Fubara articulated, “Your responsibility as permanent secretaries is crucial. We have several ministries operating without adequate administrative heads for a considerable period. This necessitated the appointments to ensure effective governance and service delivery.”
In a bid to facilitate their official duties, the governor instructed the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service to provide official vehicles to the 16 newly sworn-in permanent secretaries.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Hebron Wisdom, Dede Sampson Friday, Briggs Atemea Karibo, Nyempe Gregory, Ndah Emmanuel, Ngochindo James Epobari, Ishmael Tomonialadieokuma, Wakama Boma A. George, Nweke Onyeche Kelvin, Okereuku Alwell Chinedum, Ndukue Patrick, Ichemati Maxwell Mbadiwe, Iwarilama-Brown Invingi Sabina, Ogolo Maurice Eric, Kejeh Ruhuoma Chinedu, and Jacob Fayeofori Francis.
This inauguration marks a significant step in bolstering the leadership of the state’s civil service, signaling a renewed commitment to efficient governance and public administration.
