Breaking News: Rivers State Head Of Service Resigns As Sole Administrator Appoints New SSG

Breaking News: Rivers State Head Of Service Resigns As Sole Administrator Appoints New SSG

The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has tendered his resignation. This development follows the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, under whom Dr. Nwaeke had served. A statement from the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), confirmed the resignation on Tuesday morning. In the statement, the Sole Administrator expressed gratitude to Dr. Nwaeke for his service during his brief tenure and wished him success in his future endeavors. The message read: “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas CFR, regrets to announce the resignation of Dr. George Nwaeke, FCA, Mni, as Head of Service of Rivers State. The Administrator appreciates his valuable contributions during his service and wishes him well….READ MORE…

In a related development, Vice Admiral Ibas has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG). The announcement was also made in a statement from the Sole Administrator’s office.

The statement reads: “His Excellency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government. Professor Worika’s appointment follows careful consideration of his extensive credentials, which include a distinguished career in academia, international legal practice, and high-level policy advisory roles.”

The appointment is effective immediately and underscores the Administrator’s commitment to leveraging the state’s human capital to foster peace, stability, and security in the region.