Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly appointed Special Advisers to work collectively and remain committed to the vision of his administration in order to deliver effective and people-centred governance in the state.
The governor gave the charge on Friday, January 2, 2025 at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, after administering the oath of office to the five advisers.
Those sworn in are Barrister Eloka Tasie-amadi, Professor Peter Medee, Barrister Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Hon. Victor Ekaro and Dr. Darlington Orji.
Governor Fubara said the appointments were deliberately made to strengthen teamwork within government and to ensure that the machinery of governance continues to function smoothly and efficiently.
“So what we’re doing this afternoon is bringing in some persons on board to ensure that the wheels of governance continue to roll smoothly in our state,” the governor said.
He explained that the advisers were carefully selected because they were familiar with the philosophy and direction of his administration, having previously worked with him in different capacities.
“I believe that these appointees are not new faces. They’ve been with us, they’ve worked with us. They understand the philosophy of this administration and it will not be a problem following and ensuring that our goals are achieved,” he stated.
Governor Fubara stressed that effective governance could only be achieved through collective effort, discipline and shared responsibility, warning the appointees against complacency.
“So my charge is not much because you already know what we have come to do. It is not pleasure, it is work,” he said, adding that the expectations placed on them were high.
He noted that the appointments were not ceremonial but an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to governance and service delivery for the benefit of Rivers people.
“It’s a rare opportunity. Don’t let us down. We will start to work for Rivers people. Our social agreement with Rivers people is to work. And that work, it is what we have come to do,” the governor said.
Governor Fubara reaffirmed that his administration remains focused on purposeful leadership and effective service delivery, expressing confidence that the new advisers would work as a team to translate the government’s vision into tangible outcomes for the state.
