Rivers State Administrator, Ibas Appoints New SSG, Worika
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ibas announced that the appointment of Worika takes immediate effect. The administrator emphasized that the decision was made after a careful evaluation of Worika’s credentials, extensive experience, and strong performance throughout a rigorous selection process. “Professor Worika holds a Ph.D. in International Environmental and Comparative Petroleum Law & Policy from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom. He has served in prestigious roles across academia, international organizations, and government advisory capacities,” the statement read. Ibas further stated that Worika’s appointment aligns with the administration’s commitment to leveraging the immense human capital of the Rivers people to foster peace, stability, and security in the state. In a related development, Ibas also announ...