The dust over the emergency rule in Rivers State Nigeria has not settled with Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, resigning his appointment, Tuesday morning.
His resignation has been confirmed in a statement released by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.).
According to the statement, Ibas acknowledged Nwaeke’s contributions and thanked him for his service.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.“
Dr. Nwaeke’s resignation comes at a time of significant restructuring in the state’s administration, following recent changes under the leadership of the Sole Administrator.
Nwaeke did not indicate a reason for his sudden action but it possibly could be out of loyalty to the now suspended democratically elected governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Ibas announced Dr Iyingi Brown as the new Acting Head of Service.
Brown is the Permanent Secretary of Welfare from the office of the former Head of Service, Dr George Nwaeke.
New SSG Appointed
In a related development, Vice Admiral Ibas appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
The new SSG is replacing Dr Tammy Danagogo who served under the suspended Governor Fubara.
A separate statement from the administrator’s office confirmed the appointment.
“His Excellency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe 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 (SSG),” the statement read.
“His appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during a rigorous selection process,” it continued.
Professor Worika has an extensive career in academia, international legal practice, and policy advisory roles.
“Professor Worika’s appointment reflects the administrator’s commitment to harnessing the great human capital of the Rivers’ people to work with him to achieve the much-needed peace, stability, and security,” the statement added.
His appointment takes immediate effect, marking another key change in the state’s governance structure.
The resignation of Dr Nwaeke and the appointment of Prof. Worika are the latest in a series of political adjustments in Rivers State as the new unelected government continues its restructuring efforts.
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