The announcement was made on Wednesday evening in Port Harcourt by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi

By Titilope Adako

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved all commissioners and other public office holders in his administration with immediate effect.

The announcement was made on Wednesday evening in Port Harcourt by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi.

Governor Fubara, during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, thanked outgoing officials for their contributions to the state’s development over the past two years.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary read, “Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the state in the last two years.

“The governor highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Independence and called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr President to build a peaceful, secure, and prosperous country and a brighter future for all.

“Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect.”

Fubara also reaffirmed his commitment to serve Rivers State “with renewed vigour,” while expressing gratitude to the people for their support and wishing Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.

Recall that the immediate past administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), upon assuming office during the emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu, suspended all commissioners, special advisers, and assistants appointed by Fubara, dissolved boards, and suspended heads of parastatals he met in office.

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