Rivers administrator, Ibas, appoints Ibibi Worika as new SSG

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has appointed Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

Worika’s appointment was announced in a statement from the office of the Sole Administrator, obtained Tuesday morning.

The statement reads, “His Excellency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.) CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG).

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“His appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during a rigorous selection process.

“Professor Worika’s distinguished career spans academia, international legal practice, and high-level policy advisory roles, making him uniquely qualified to support the administrator in the onerous task of achieving Mr President’s mandate. His appointment takes immediate effect.

“Professor Worika’s appointment reflects the administrator’s commitment to harnessing the great human capital of the Rivers people to work with him to achieve the much-needed peace, stability, and security.”

Tribune Online reports that the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from his position.

His resignation was contained in a statement issued by the Sole Administrator.