The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has stepped down from his position.
His resignation, which comes amid the ongoing political shifts in the state, was confirmed in a statement released by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator on Tuesday morning.
Nwaeke had served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, before continuing his role under the current Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.).
Expressing gratitude for Nwaeke’s contributions, Ibas acknowledged his service and wished him success in future endeavors.
According to the statement, “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 a related development, the Sole Administrator has appointed Professor Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government.
His selection was formally announced in a separate statement from Ibas’ office on Tuesday.
The statement highlighted Worika’s impressive background and the rigorous process that led to his appointment:
“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.
“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.”
With these developments, Rivers State enters a new phase of administrative restructuring under the leadership of Vice Admiral Ibas.
