The Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi
Fubara, at Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday swore in
16 new permanent secretaries.
They include Hebron Wisdom, Dede Friday,
Briggs Karibo, Nyempe Gregory, Ndah Emmanuel, Ngochindo Epobari.
Ishmael Tomonialadieokuma, Wakama Boma A.
George, Nweke Onyeche Kelvin,
Okereuku Alwell Chinedum, Ndukue Patrick.
Ichemati Maxwell Mbadiwe, Iwarilama-Brown
Inyingi Sabina, Ogolo Maurice Eric, Kejeh Ruhuoma Chinedu and Jacob Fayeofori
Francis.
Shortly after the swearing in, the Governor charged
them to remain apolitical in the discharge of their duties as true
professionals.
He said, “It is not just being lucky to be
among the ones that are chosen to be permanent secretaries at this critical
time of our government. But live up to it.
“Know that it is not just an appointment.
After two or three months, your faces will start to change. But see it as a
call to duty.
“We have a lot to do for our people and your
responsibility as permanent secretaries is so much. We have a lot of ministries
that are not manned by adequate authority for a while now.
“That is the reason why we have to appoint
this number so that all the ministries will have administrative heads, pending
when they will have political heads.
“So, we are doing this because we want to
chart a proper course for this government.”
Governor Fubara promised to provide the permanent
secretaries a conducive environment that will enhance their productivity. He
said his administration had promised Rivers people better welfare with thriving
security, and they were required to key into his policies to ensure better
service delivery.
He directed the Head of the Rivers State
Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, to hand over official cars to the 16 newly
sworn in permanent secretaries.