The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all commissioners and other public office holders serving in his administration, emphasizing that the removal takes immediate effect.
Penpushing reports that the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi made this known in a statement explaining that the decision followed the recent Supreme Court judgment.
The statement added that Fubara during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, Port Harcourt, thanked the outgoing officials for their services and contributions to the state’s development over the past two years.
“Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the state in the last two years’, the statement reads.
“The governor highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Independence, and called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr President to build a peaceful, secure and prosperous country and a brighter future for all’, it added.
“Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect’, the statement reads
Penpushing further reports that Fubara reiterated his commitment to serve the state with renewed vigour, while expressing gratitude to Rivers state people for their support and wishing Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.
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