Rivers Head of Service resigns as administrator appoints new SSG

The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, has resigned from his position.

His resignation was confirmed in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Nwaeke previously served under the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, before stepping down from his role.

The administrator, however, thanked him for his service during his short tenure and wished him success in his future endeavors.

The statement read: “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, is saddened to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr George Nwaeke, FCA, Mni.

“His Excellency, the Administrator appreciates the immense contributions he has shown this administration in the short period he served and wishes him well in his future endeavours.”

Meanwhile, Ibas has appointed Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government.

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Worika’s appointment was also announced via a statement from the office of the administrator, a copy of which was obtained on Tuesday morning.

The statement said the appointment was with immediate effect.

The statement read: “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).

“His appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during 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.”

The Star