Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed all commissioners and public office holders in his administration, a move announced on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi. The decision takes immediate effect and follows a recent Supreme Court ruling affecting appointments in the state.
The governor expressed gratitude to the outgoing officials for their service and contributions over the past two years during a valedictory session held at Government House, Port Harcourt, coinciding with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. “Governor Fubara thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the state in the last two years,” the statement read.
He also urged Nigerians to work with the federal government to build a peaceful, secure, and prosperous nation. The statement added, “Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect.”
Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to serve Rivers State with renewed vigor while thanking residents for their support and wishing Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.
The decision comes after Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), who served as the state’s administrator during the emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu, suspended Fubara’s previous appointees, including commissioners, special advisers, and heads of parastatals. Since Ibas left office on September 18, the status of Fubara’s appointees had remained uncertain. The Rivers State House of Assembly had subsequently requested the governor to submit a fresh list of commissioner nominees for screening alongside the 2025 budget.
