The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed eleven new permanent secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the civil service in the state. These appointments are seen as a step toward improving the management and delivery of public services.

The announcement about the appointments was made through a Special Government Announcement issued in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State. This announcement came on Tuesday, drawing attention from government staff and citizens alike.

The statement was signed by the Acting Head of Service, Inyingi Brown, who confirmed that the appointments had been officially approved. It was also shared with journalists to inform the general public about the changes in the state’s administrative leadership.

According to the statement, the newly appointed permanent secretaries will soon be officially sworn into office. The date for the swearing-in ceremony will be announced by the government shortly.

The individuals selected for these high-level positions are:

• Lauretta Davies Dimkpa
• Uche R. Ideozu
• Chimenum Mpi
• Jeremiah Egwu
• Nicholas Iminabo Wokoma
• Vera Sam Dike
• Aleruchi Akani
• Imaonyani Roselin
• Ephraim-George
• Dr. Mina T. Ikuru
• Dabite Sokari George
• Soibitein Duke Harry

The appointment of these individuals is part of a broader move by the Sole Administrator to improve the overall functioning of the civil service. These new permanent secretaries are expected to bring in fresh energy and professionalism to help deliver better services to the people of Rivers State.

The government emphasized that the swearing-in will be led by the Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. A date for this ceremony will be shared with the public in due course.

This development comes not long after Ibas revealed his administration’s plan to start the phased renovation of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex. That project is aimed at improving the working environment for civil servants and making public service more efficient.

By appointing new permanent secretaries and investing in infrastructure upgrades, the Sole Administrator is signaling his commitment to reforming the public sector in Rivers State. This is expected to enhance productivity and promote better governance across government departments.