The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has appointed a university lecturer, Professor Ibibia Lucky W...
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has appointed a university lecturer, Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
This follows the resignation of the State Head of Service, Dr George Nwaeke.
No reason was given for his resignation, but the sole administrator in a statement by his chief of staff thanked the resigned head of service for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours.
“In the interim, Iyingi Brown, Permanent Secretary Welfare, Office of the Head of Service has been appointed in acting capacity until a new Head of Service is appointed,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, in another statement, Ibas said Worika’s appointment as SSG takes immediate effect.
“His appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during a rigorous selection process,” the statement reads.
“He holds a Ph.D. in International Environmental and Comparative Petroleum Law & Policy from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom, and has served in prestigious roles across academia, international organizations, and government advisory capacities.
“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.”
Worika hails from Okrika Local Government Area of the state.
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