River State Governor Dissolves Cabinet, Appoints New Permanent Secretaries

River State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the state executive council as part of efforts to reposition and streamline the state's civil service for improved service delivery. He has approved the elevation of five senior officials to the rank of permanent secretaries within the River State Civil Service.

The newly appointed permanent secretaries include Dr. Wachukwu Vincent Worgu, Cordelia Uwuma Ogboma, Ifeanyi Anthony, Dr.

Jim Jaja, Mina Gogo, and Uzor Henri. The swearing-in ceremony for the new appointees is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

This move is aimed at strengthening the backbone of the state's bureaucracy through the formation of a new cabinet.