Breaking: Rivers' HoS Resigns As Ibas Makes 2 Fresh Appointments One Week After Fubara's Suspension

• Rivers' sole administration Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has announced the resignation of the state's HoS and the appointment of a new SSG
• The development came one week after the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara by President Bola Tinubu
• Tinubu had on Tuesday, March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers and subsequently suspended Fubara, his deputy, and lawmakers over growing political tension in the state

Port Harcourt, Rivers - 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.

The resignation came one week after the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Vice-Admiral Ibas, who described it as a sad development, expressed gratitude to Nwaeke for his immense contributions to his administration within a short period and wished him well in his future endeavours.

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Rivers administrator appoints acting HoS

According to The Nation, the administrator announced that the permanent secretary (welfare) in the office of the head of service would assume the role in an acting capacity until a 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.

Rivers administrator appoints new SSG

Ibas also 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.

The administrator added that the appointment of Worika was a reflection of his commitment to harnessing the great human capital of the people of Rivers in his effort to achieve much-needed peace, security and stability.

Worika is a globally recognised scholar who hailed from the Okirika area of Rivers. He is a legal expert and an administrator who has a track record in public service and institutional leadership.

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Rivers: How Tinubu declared state of emergency

Recently, Tinubu proclaimed a state of emergency in the oil-rich state and announced the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy and all members of the state House of Assembly for an initial six months.

The president subsequently announced the appointment of Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as the sole administrator of the state pending the period. The declaration of a state of emergency was based on the growing political tension between the governor and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

Governor Fubara's rift with Wike, who now serves as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), started barely six months after he resumed the office of power. The rift was said to be over the political structure of the state.

List of governors who endorsed Fubara's suspension

Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu's proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers state generated reactions from concerned Nigerians.

While some people have criticised the president, no fewer than three governors have expressed their support for Tinubu, emphasising the importance of peace and the stability of Nigeria's economy.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.