Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five newly appointed special advisers as his administration seeks to reinforce governance and quicken the pace of delivery on its mandate. The ceremony, held at the Government House, came as the governor reiterated his determination to recover lost ground and restore momentum across the state government.
Fubara swears in five special advisers
The appointments are designed to strengthen the machinery of government and ensure smoother implementation of policies and programmes. Fubara said the new aides are not newcomers to public service, emphasising that their familiarity with the system would reduce bureaucratic delays and improve performance monitoring.
‘We have appointed people who know the workings of government and who can hit the ground running,’ the governor said at the swearing-in. He added that the administration had the resilience required to fulfil its commitments and that the appointees would play a central role in translating policy into results.
Those sworn in were Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Peter Medee, Emmanuel Fubara, Victor Ekaro and Darlington Oji. While the governor did not outline specific portfolios for each adviser at the event, he stressed that their prior records in public office gave him confidence that they would replicate past performance in their new capacities.
Fubara charged the appointees to approach their responsibilities with a strong sense of duty. He warned that the positions should not be treated as perks but as calls to dedicated service to the people of Rivers State. The governor urged them not to disappoint both the administration and citizens as they begin the work required to fulfil the government’s social contract.
Analysts say the choice of experienced hands reflects an intent to ensure continuity and operational efficiency. By selecting advisers who are already acquainted with administrative systems and political realities, the governor reduces the time it takes for new officials to become effective, improving oversight and speeding up decision-making.
For an administration focused on recovering lost ground, immediate and tangible progress on service delivery and governance is likely to be the yardstick by which these appointments are judged. The success of the special advisers will depend on clear mandates, robust monitoring and the ability to work across ministries and agencies to remove bottlenecks.
Fubara’s message to the new team was straightforward: prioritise results and public service. He reiterated that the government remained committed to restoring stability, improving governance and delivering projects that benefit residents across Rivers State. The appointments are intended to be a practical step towards realising those objectives.
As the new advisers assume their duties, attention will turn to how quickly they can translate policy aims into measurable outcomes. Observers will be watching for early signs of improved coordination, faster project delivery and strengthened oversight as indicators of whether the new appointments deliver on the governor’s pledge.
Key Takeaways:
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five experienced special advisers to support governance and accelerate implementation.
- The appointees—Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Peter Medee, Emmanuel Fubara, Victor Ekaro and Darlington Oji—bring prior government experience to reduce delays in delivery.
- Fubara swears in five special advisers to strengthen oversight, performance monitoring and to help recover lost ground.
- The governor urged the new aides to treat their roles as duties of service and to work promptly to fulfil the administration’s social contract with citizens.
