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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially sworn in eight commissioners, as cleared by three lawmakers, led by the new Speaker, Victor Oko-Jombo.<\/p>\n
Announcing the development last night via his official Twitter handle, the Governor reiterated his unwavering commitment to providing exemplary leadership for the people of Rivers State.<\/p>\n
Fubara underscored his administration\u2019s resolve to prioritize the welfare of Rivers people in all decision-making processes.<\/p>\n
The newly inaugurated commissioners include: Prince Charles O. Bekee, Onunwo Collins, Solomon Abel Eke, Peter Medee, Olisaelloka Tasie-Amadi, Basoene Joshua Benibo, Tambari Sydney Gbara, and Dr. Ovy Orluideye Chinendum Chukwuma.<\/p>\n
During the screening process, two of the nominees, Sir Peter Medee and Olisaelloka Tasie-Amadi, a lawyer, were accorded special recognition by the lawmakers as they were told to take a bow and go.<\/p>\n
The nominees pledged to leverage their extensive experience to enhance governance.<\/p>\n
The House Leader, Sokari Good Boy Sokari, urged his colleagues to confirm the nominees, highlighting their past service in various capacities within the state.<\/p>\n
Oko-Jumbo commended Fubara for his achievements and encouraged him to remain resolute in his focus, disregarding distractions.<\/p>\n
Addressing concerns about his decision to investigate his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who currently serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Fubara, a former Accountant-General under Wike\u2019s administration, clarified that his actions were in accordance with approvals by the former Governor during his tenure as a civil servant.<\/p>\n
Fubara emphasized that his critics needed to understand that he maintained records of his involvement in the state\u2019s financial transactions as a civil servant.<\/p>\n
Speaking during the inauguration of Egbeda internal roads, Fubara affirmed that his records would substantiate that all his actions during the previous administration were authorized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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