Resignation of Rivers State Head of Civil Service and Appointment of New Secretary Dr. George Nwaeke has officially stepped down from his position as the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service. This announcement was made through a statement released by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, which was acquired by news reporters on Tuesday morning.
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, expressed gratitude for Nwaeke’s contributions during his brief tenure under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The statement read, “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, is saddened to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr. George Nwaeke, FCA, Mni. His Excellency, the Administrator appreciates the immense contributions he has shown this administration in the short period he served and wishes him well in his future endeavours.”
In related news, Ibas has appointed Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government. This decision was also detailed in a statement from the office of the Sole Administrator, which was released on the same Tuesday morning.
The statement announced, “His Excellency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.) CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State, is pleased to declare the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG). This appointment comes after careful evaluation of his credentials, extensive experience, and the rigorous selection process he undertook.”
Prof. Worika brings a distinguished background that includes academia, international legal practice, and significant roles in high-level policy advisory positions, making him exceptionally qualified to assist the administrator in fulfilling the objectives set forth by the President. His appointment is effective immediately and underscores the administrator’s commitment to leveraging the talents of Rivers State’s citizens in fostering peace, stability, and security in the region.
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