Dr George Nwaeke, the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service has resigned.
The statement conveying the resignation of the HOS who served under the administration of Siminalayi Fubara was issued by the Sole Administrator’s Chief of Staff and was made available to newsmen on Tuesday.
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) appreciated Dr George Nwaeke for the service he rendered to him within his short assumption of office also wished him well in his endeavors.
The statement reads, “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.”
In the same vein, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.) has appointed Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government.
The statement reads, “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.”