Rivers head of service resigns

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, has stepped down from his position.

His resignation was revealed in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.).

Nwaeke served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

However, Ibas expressed gratitude to Nwaeke for his service during the brief time they worked together and extended best wishes for his future endeavours.

The statement reads, “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, is saddened to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr George Nwaeke, FCA, Mni.

“His Excellency, the Administrator appreciates the immense contributions he has shown this administration in the short period he served and wishes him well in his future endeavours.”