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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged newly appointed Special Advisers to hit the ground running, emphasizing that their appointments are intended to boost teamwork within the government and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of state governance.
Governor Fubara encouraged the appointees to stay committed to his administration’s vision of delivering effective, people-centered governance across Rivers State.
The oath of office was administered on Friday, January 2, 2025, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, to five advisers: Barr. Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Prof. Peter Medee, Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Victor Ekaro, and Dr. Darlington Orji.
“What we are doing this afternoon is bringing on board individuals who will ensure that the wheels of governance continue to roll smoothly in our state,” the governor said.
He noted that the appointees were not strangers to the administration, saying, “These are not new faces. They have been with us and have worked with us. They understand the philosophy of this administration, and it will not be difficult for them to align and help achieve our goals.”
Governor Fubara stressed that effective governance relies on collective effort, discipline, and shared responsibility, cautioning the advisers against complacency.
“My charge is simple because you already know what we have come to do. This is not for pleasure; it is work,” he said, noting that expectations are high.
He emphasized that the appointments were more than ceremonial, describing them as opportunities for the advisers to make meaningful contributions to governance and service delivery for the benefit of the people of Rivers State.
“It is a rare opportunity. Do not let us down. Our social contract with the people of Rivers State is to work, and that is exactly what we have come to do,” Governor Fubara concluded.
