Rivers State Head of Service Resigns, New SSG Appointed

Rivers State Head of Service Resigns, New SSG Appointed

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing the development as unfortunate.

In a statement, Ibas appreciated Nwaeke’s immense contributions during his short tenure and wished him success in his future endeavors.

To fill the gap, Dr. Iyingi Brown, Permanent Secretary, Welfare, Office of the Head of Service, has been appointed in an acting capacity until a new Head of Service is selected.

Additionally, Ibas has appointed Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG).

Prof. Worika, who hails from Okrika, Rivers State, holds a Ph.D. in International Environmental and Comparative Petroleum Law & Policy from the University of Dundee, UK. He has a distinguished academic and advisory background, having served as:

Director of the Centre for Advanced Law Research at Rivers State University

Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Port Harcourt

Advisor to international organizations and government bodies

While congratulating the newly appointed officials, Ibas reaffirmed his commitment to neutrality, peace, and stability in Rivers State.