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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially sworn in five new commissioners to join the state executive council. The newly appointed commissioners are Ilamu Abua, Roland Obed-Whyte, Austin Nadozie, Samuel Eyiba, and Samuel Anya. Additionally, Governor Fubara appointed Forgive Amachree and Achor Nna as special advisers. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
During the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, Fubara urged the new cabinet members to focus on achieving the goals of his administration. He emphasized the importance of making a positive impact and encouraged them to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the state executive council to enhance governance.
“You are joining us to work towards fulfilling the expectations of the people of Rivers State, despite any distractions,” he stated. “Governance is about delivering quality, people-oriented services and improving the quality of life for our citizens.”
Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to meeting its responsibilities and ensuring that the support from the people of Rivers State is well-justified.
In May, several commissioners, who were loyalists of Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resigned from Fubara’s cabinet. These resignations included Gift Worlu (Commissioner for Housing), Inime Chinwenwo Aguma (Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation), Jacobson Nbina (Commissioner for Transport), and Austen Ben-Chioma (Commissioner of Environment).
Since 2023, tensions between Fubara and Wike have caused a rift over control of the state’s political structure, leading to divisions within the Rivers State House of Assembly…..For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
