Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has advised the commissioners in his cabinet against functioning as sole administrators, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the contributions of Permanent Secretaries.
He emphasized that for the government to successfully attain its objectives, Commissioners must collaborate with Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and other officials within their respective ministries.
Governor Fubara made this statement following the inauguration of five new Commissioners at the Government House’s Executive Chambers in Port Harcourt on Friday.
The Governor praised the newly appointed individuals as “capable and talented young men” whose participation is vital in carrying out his strategy for consolidation and continuity.
He urged the new commissioners to set aside ethnic and regional biases, and commit their allegiance to the state and initiatives that enhance its principles.
Governor Fubara recognized the challenges that come with being a governor but expressed confidence in the administration’s ability to provide effective leadership for the citizens.
The five commissioners, who took their oaths, include Joseph Johnson, appointed as the Commissioner for Information; Dr. Gift Worlu, responsible for the Ministry of Housing; Engr. Austin Ben-Chioma overseeing the Ministry of Environment; Victor Kii in charge of Agriculture; and Isaac Umejuru as the Commissioner for Urban Development.
Their appointments were subject to scrutiny and confirmation by the State House of Assembly on Thursday.
Their swearing-in increases the count of Commissioners in Rivers State to a total of eighteen.