Rivers State: Governor Fubara Assigns Portfolios to Newly Sworn-in Commissioners

A Call for Exemplary Governance

His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has officially inaugurated the first batch of five commissioners into the Rivers State Executive Council, charging them to prioritise the yearnings of the people and ensure high-level service delivery. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the Governor emphasized that the task ahead requires dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to the administration’s development agenda.

The Governor lauded the appointees for their resilience, noting that they had emerged from one of the most rigorous screening exercises ever conducted by the Rivers State House of Assembly. According to the State's helmsman, the intensity of the legislative scrutiny serves as a testament to the fitness and readiness of the commissioners to handle the challenges of their respective offices.

Portfolios and Strategic Assignments

Following the administration of the oaths of office and allegiance by the Chief Registrar of the Rivers State High Court, David D. Ihua-Maduenyi, Governor Fubara moved swiftly on Friday to assign portfolios to the new cabinet members. The assignments reflect a strategic alignment of professional expertise with key developmental sectors in the state.

The newly assigned portfolios are as follows:

  • Tonye Bellgam: Commissioner for Special Duties

  • Professor Temple Nwofor: Commissioner for Works

  • Dr. Peters Nwagor: Commissioner for Education

  • Lekue Kenneth: Commissioner for Finance and Budget

  • Amairigha Edward Hart: Commissioner for Urban Development & Physical Planning

Focus on Infrastructure and Human Capital

By placing an academic professional at the helm of the Works ministry and a seasoned hand in Education, the Fubara administration is signaling a renewed focus on completing critical infrastructure and improving the quality of learning across the state. The Governor noted that the Rivers State House of Assembly had already provided a roadmap of expectations for these officials during their screening, and he expects them to hit the ground running without delay.

"I believe that going through one of the most rigorous screening exercises shows that those who succeeded are fit and ready to serve our state. We expect nothing short of excellent performance." — Governor Siminalayi Fubara