Rivers’ sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has charged the new secretary to the state government to drive the vision of restoring law, order, and public trust.

Mr Ibas said this in a statement after swearing in on Wednesday, Ibibia Worika, the new SSG in Port Harcourt.

During the event, the administrator also charged Mr Worika to ensure that every policy, decision, and action was in consonance with his administration’s mandate to restore law and order.

He urged him to ensure the stabilisation of the polity and the creation of the necessary conditions for restoring democratic institutions and representations in Rivers.

Mr Ibas said, ‘’Rivers state needs your intellect, grit and unweaving dedication; together, we will write a new chapter of progress for this great state.’’

Mr Ibas said the SSG should get to work as there was no time to settle down, reminding him that the civil servants were critical stakeholders in his administration.

He urged him to work with them to ensure that Rivers continues functioning effectively during his administration.  

The administrator recalled his maiden address in Rivers, where he pledged commitment to delivering effective governance anchored on transparency, accountability and service. 

He urged the SSG to brace up to the demands of his office and offer his best service as required. 

Mr Ibas, however, called on the permanent secretaries and civil servants to cooperate and support his administration in achieving their collective objectives.

(NAN)