Rivers sole administrator appoints new SSG

Ibibia Lucky Worika has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG) by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd) CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State.

This appointment, which takes immediate effect, follows a rigorous selection process that considered Professor Worika’s impressive credentials and extensive experience.

According to a press statement from the Office of the Administrator, 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.

The statement reads in part: “His 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.”

As a renowned expert in his field, Professor Worika has held various positions, including Professor of Law and Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Port Harcourt. He has also worked with international organizations such as OPEC and the Commonwealth Secretariat.

This appointment has been widely welcomed by stakeholders in the state, who expressed confidence in Professor Worika’s ability to deliver on the Administrator’s vision for Rivers State.