Dr George Nwaeke has stepped down as the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service.
His resignation, confirmed in a statement from the Chief of Staff to the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), was made public in the morning on Tuesday, March 25.
Ibas expressed gratitude for Nwaeke’s service, acknowledging his contributions since assuming office.
“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,” the statement read.
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In a related development, Ibas has appointed Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG).
A separate statement from the Sole Administrator’s office confirmed the appointment, also on Tuesday.
“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).
“His appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during rigorous selection process.
“Professor Worika’s distinguished career spans academia, international legal practice, and high-level policy advisory roles, making him uniquely qualified to support the administrator in the onerous task of achieving Mr President’s mandate. His appointment takes immediate effect.
“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.
Sole Administrator Ibas was appointed in Tuesday, March 18, following the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
His mandate includes restoring stability and overseeing governance during this period of transition.
The declaration of an emergency rule, saw the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s legislature for six months.
mandate includes restoring stability and overseeing governance during this period of transition.