Fubara Charges Newly Appointed Special Advisers on Teamwork, Effective Governance in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the newly appointed Special Advisers in the state to work as a team and remain committed to the vision of his administration in order to deliver effective and people-centred governance.

The governor gave the charge on Friday, January 2, 2025, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after administering the oath of office to the five advisers.

Those sworn in are Barrister Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Professor Peter Medee, Barrister Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Hon. Victor Ekaro and Dr. Darlington Orji.

Governor Fubara said the appointments were strategically made to strengthen teamwork within government and ensure that the machinery of governance continues to function efficiently.

“So what we’re doing this afternoon is bringing in some persons on board to ensure that the wheels of governance continue to roll smoothly in our state,” he said.

He explained that the advisers were selected based on their familiarity with the philosophy and direction of his administration, noting that they had previously worked with him in various capacities.

“I believe that these appointees are not new faces. They’ve been with us, they’ve worked with us. They understand the philosophy of this administration and it will not be a problem following and ensuring that our goals are achieved,” the governor stated.

Fubara stressed that effective governance requires collective effort, discipline and a sense of shared responsibility, warning the appointees against complacency.

“So my charge is not much because you already know what we have come to do. It is not pleasure, it is work,” he said, adding that expectations were high.

He noted that the appointments were not ceremonial but an opportunity for the advisers to contribute meaningfully to governance and service delivery for the benefit of Rivers people.

“It’s a rare opportunity. Don’t let us down. We will start to work for Rivers people. Our social agreement with Rivers people is to work, and that work is what we have come to do,” he added.

The governor reaffirmed that his administration remains focused on purposeful leadership and effective service delivery, expressing confidence that the new advisers would work collectively to translate the government’s vision into tangible outcomes for the state.