Dr George Nwaeke has resigned his position as the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service.
The resignation of the HoS, who served under suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, was announced in a statement made by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator and obtained by journalists on Tuesday morning.
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the Sole Administrator, congratulated Nwaeke for his contribution in the short time since taking office and wished him success in his future pursuits.
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.”
Following his resignation, Ibas appointed Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government.
Worika’s appointment was also mentioned in a statement from the Sole Administrator’s office, which was retrieved 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 a 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.”
