Rivers State Governor Appoints SSG, CoS

Nigeria===Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in Dr. Dagogo Wokoma as the new Secretary to the State Government and Sunny Ewule as the Chief of Staff. During the ceremony, Governor Fubara issued a stern warning to both appointees, emphasizing the need for discipline, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to the state's progress. He explicitly prohibited their involvement in unauthorized nocturnal meetings or any conduct that could embarrass the government, threatening immediate dismissal for non-compliance. Fubara stressed that their roles are for service, not political grandstanding or personal ambition. He also addressed permanent secretaries, directing those at retirement age to prepare handover notes and cautioning against financial misconduct, aiming for an orderly transition and strict accountability within the civil service. These actions are seen as part of a rebuilding process following a period of political tension.