Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday swore in five new commissioners, charging them to give their best in advancing the development agenda of the state.
The newly inaugurated members of the State Executive Council are Mr. Tonye Bellgam, Prof. Temple Nwofor, Dr. Peters Nwagor, Mr. Lekue Kenneth, and Sir Amairigha Edward Hart.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt following their successful screening and confirmation by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Congratulating the commissioners on their appointments, the governor said their clearance by the State Assembly after what he described as a rigorous screening process demonstrated their competence and readiness for service.
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Fubara stressed that the rigorous exercise had shown that those who emerged successful were capable of contributing meaningfully to the administration’s development drive.
He therefore urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them and work diligently to accelerate progress across the state.
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