Fubara Swears in 12 New Permanent Secretaries in Rivers

On Wednesday, Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State conducted a swearing-in ceremony for twelve newly appointed permanent secretaries at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The appointees include Mr Freddy Ndigbara, Mrs Fortune Akpila, Dr Promise Oguzie, Mrs Ibisoye Lolomari Nwankwo, Mrs Ibiyemibara Joseph Uzoma, Mrs Mercy Dagogo Iboroma, Dr Vincent Worgu Wachukwu, Mr Ifeanyi Anthony Ogboma, Dr Mina Gogo Jim-Jaja, Mr Henry Uzor, Mr Chimenum Anebo Mpi, and Dr Mina Tele Ikuru.

The oaths were administered by Magistrate Betty Sunny-Hart, the Deputy Chief Registrar (Administration) of the High Court of Rivers State. Governor Fubara emphasized the importance of their roles, stating that their appointments represent an elevation to the highest managerial cadre in the state civil service.

He urged them to justify the confidence placed in them by serving the state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria with integrity and dedication, reminding them that their appointments are for the advancement of the state, not personal gain.