Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has inaugurated 12 new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to uphold integrity, professionalism, and fairness in the discharge of their duties.
The swearing-in ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, is seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the administrative capacity of the Rivers State Government.
Administering the oath of office, Governor Fubara described the appointments as a call to service rather than an opportunity for personal enrichment.
He urged the newly appointed officials to remain faithful to the oath they had taken and to serve the people of Rivers State with diligence, impartiality, and a strong sense of responsibility.
The governor reminded the appointees that they had attained the highest managerial rank in the state civil service and would be expected to provide effective leadership in their respective ministries.
According to him, their performance would play a crucial role in improving governance and ensuring continuity in the state’s development agenda.
“I do not have any other charge. The charge is the oath you’ve taken. Do right to every man and woman. Do right to your state and do right to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the governor said.
He added that their appointments should inspire greater commitment to excellence, expressing confidence that their wealth of experience would enhance efficiency and service delivery across government ministries.
The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries are Mr. Freddy Ndigbara, Mrs. Fortune Akpila, Dr. Promise Oguzie, Mrs. Ibisoye Lolomari Nwankwo, Mrs. Ibiyemibara Joseph Uzoma, Mrs. Mercy Dagogo Iboroma, Dr. Vincent Worgu Wachukwu, Mr. Ifeanyi Anthony Ogboma, Dr. Mina Gogo Jim-Jaja, Mr. Henry Uzor, Mr. Chimenum Anebo Mpi, and Dr. Mina Tele Ikuru.
Governor Fubara congratulated the appointees and expressed optimism that their leadership and commitment would further strengthen the Rivers State Civil Service and contribute meaningfully to the continued development of the state.
