Fubara Tasks New Permanent Secretaries on Purposeful Leadership, Civil Service Reforms

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in 12 new permanent secretaries, charging them to embrace selfless service and reposition the state civil service for enhanced efficiency. The appointments aim to strengthen the government's administrative machinery and accelerate development.

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My charge to you is to do right to every man and woman, do right to Rivers State, and do right to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

During the swearing-in ceremony in Port Harcourt, Fubara stressed that the new officials hold the highest career positions in the civil service. He urged them to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment, acting as custodians of government policies. "My charge to you is to do right to every man and woman, do right to Rivers State, and do right to the Federal Republic of Nigeria," the governor stated, expressing his hope that their contributions will help the administration achieve its goals for the state.

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At this particular point in time, it is my wish that your coming on board will help this administration achieve its goal, not a personal goal, but the goal of moving Rivers State forward.

The governor highlighted that effective governance relies on the competence and dedication of senior civil servants in translating policies into tangible results. As accounting and administrative heads, the new permanent secretaries are expected to provide exemplary leadership and uphold high professional standards. "You are the heads of your ministries wherever you are posted. You are at the peak of the managerial cadre of the civil service, the highest level of our service. Therefore, you must conduct yourselves as people entrusted with great responsibility," he said.

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You are the heads of your ministries wherever you are posted. You are at the peak of the managerial cadre of the civil service, the highest level of our service. Therefore, you must conduct yourselves as people entrusted with great responsibility.

Fubara issued a stern warning against complacency, poor supervision, and bureaucratic inefficiency, noting these can undermine government programs and deny citizens the benefits of good governance. "Don’t be at the head and make this administration suffer just like some of the ministries. I believe that your coming on board will bring changes and effectiveness to the system," he added. He emphasized that their appointments signify greater responsibility, urging them to build enduring institutions that will sustain good governance beyond the current administration's tenure.

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Don’t be at the head and make this administration suffer just like some of the ministries. I believe that your coming on board will bring changes and effectiveness to the system.