Yemi Obafemi
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly sworn-in commissioners in the state to see their appointments as an opportunity to serve the state rather than a chance to enrich themselves.
The newly sworn-in commissioners includes : Mr. Ilamu Abua, Dr. Roland Obed-Whyte, Mr. Austin Nadozie, Mr. Samuel Eyiba, and Dr. Samuel Anya, while Mr. Forgive Amachree and Mr. Achor Nna were sworn in as special advisers.
Fubara stated this during the swearing-in ceremony of five new commissioners and two special advisers to serve in the state executive council.
He urged the Commissioner to work towards meeting the expectations of Rivers people and contribute ideas that would promote good governance.
“You are joining us to work towards meeting the expectations of Rivers people, irrespective of the distractions.
“Governance is about the provision of quality and people-oriented services. It is about improving people’s quality of life.
“This administration remains focused and deeply determined to deliver on its responsibility.
“As a government, we are poised to justify the support we are receiving from our people.”