The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Etteh Ibas, has announced fresh appointments to the state’s Civil Service and Local Government Service Commissions.
Tribune Online earlier reports that Ibas, despite a Federal High Court restraining order, announced the appointment of administrators across the state’s 23 local government councils.
The administrator also announced critical appointments for the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika, reads:
“His Excellency, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ebok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of members of the Civil Service Commission and Local Government Service Commission.”
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Civil Service Commission Appointees:
Dr. Livinus Bariki – Chairman
Amb. Lot Peter Egopija – Member
Mrs. Maeve Ere Bestman – Member
Mrs. Joy Obiaju – Member
Mrs. Charity Lloyd Harry – Member
Local Government Service Commission Appointees:
Mr. Israel N. Amadi – Chairman
Mr. Linus Nwandem – Member
Lady Christabel Ego George Didia – Member
Dr. Tonye Willie D. Pepple – Member
Barr. Richard Ewoh – Member
Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ofik (Rtd) – Member
Dr. Sammy Apiafi – Member
Professor Worika confirmed that these appointments take effect from April 7, 2025.
Recall Tribune Online reports that Vice Admiral Ibas, upon appointment as sole administrator, ordered the dissolution of all existing boards, parastatals, and commissions, alongside the dismissal of political appointees linked to the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
