BREAKING: Rivers HoS Resigns, New SSG Appointed, Week After Fubara’s Suspension

Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers state, has announced that the state’s Head of Service George Nwaeke, has resigned from his position, saying that the development was a sad one.

Vice-Admiral Ibas expressed gratitude to the outgone Head of Service for his immense contributions to his administration within a short period and wished him well in his future endeavours.

According to The Nation, the administrator announced that the permanent secretary (welfare) in the office of the Head of Service, has been appointed in the position of acting capacity, till the new Head of Service is appointed.

Ibas then congratulated the acting HoS for his appointment and assured the people of Rivers state of his commitment to stability, neutrality and peace.

He subsequently announced the appointment of Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the state government (SSG).

According to Ibas, Prof Worika’s appointment followed a careful consideration of his credentials, experience and performance during a rigorous selection process.