The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has charged twelve newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to abide by their oath of office by doing right to every man and woman as they resume duties at their new positions in the state civil service.
Governor Fubara gave the charge on Wednesday during the swearing – in ceremony of the new appointees at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt.
Among those sworn-in were: Mr Freddy Ndigbara, Mrs Fortune Akpila, Dr Promise Oguzie, Mrs Ibisoye Lolomari Nwankwo, Mrs Ibiyemibara Joseph Uzoma and Mrs Mercy Dagogo Iboroma.
Others included Dr Vincent Worgu Wachukwu, Mr Ifeanyi Anthony Ogboma, Dr Mina Gogo Jim-Jaja, Mr Henry Uzor, Mr Chimenum Anebo Mpi and Dr Mina Tele Ikuru.
The oaths were administered by the Deputy Chief Registrar (Administration), High Court of Rivers State, Magistrate Betty Sunny-Hart.
In a brief remark after the appointees had taken the oath, Governor Fubara reminded them that their appointment was an elevation to the highest managerial cadre in the Rivers State Civil Service, and enjoined them to justify the confidence reposed on them by bearing true allegiance to the state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I do not have any other charge. The charge is the oath you’ve taken. The oath spells it out. Do right to all – every man and woman. Do right to your state and do right to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
Governor Fubara expressed optimism that their coming on board at this particular time will help his administration achieve its goals. He reminded them that their appointment was not for personal gains, but to advance the goal of moving the state forward.
“It is a call to service. You are the heads of your ministries; wherever you may be sent. You are at the peak of the managerial cadre of the civil service, the highest of our service. You are at the head, so you need to do the work as somebody who is at the head. So, I believe that your coming on board will bring changes and effectiveness to the system.
“When we are done with our own, I believe that your good work will help whoever is coming to take over from us to also continue with the good work in our dear state,” he said.
Governor Fubara congratulated all the newly sworn-in permanent secretaries and wished them the best in their service to Rivers State.
