The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from his position. His resignation was officially confirmed in a statement released by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). The statement was made available to newsmen on Tuesday morning.
Dr. Nwaeke had served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In response to his resignation, Vice Admiral Ibas expressed gratitude for Nwaeke’s contributions during his tenure and wished him success in his future endeavors.
The statement reads, “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.”
While Nwaeke’s departure marks a significant development in the state’s civil service, the Sole Administrator has swiftly moved to fill another key position in the government. Vice Admiral Ibas has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG).
The appointment was also confirmed in an official statement from the Sole Administrator’s office, which was released on Tuesday morning.
The statement reads, “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 (SSG).
“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.”
