The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in the new Caretaker Chairmen of the 23 local government areas of the state.
The swearing-in was orchestrated by Governor Fubara at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
This ceremony closely followed their screening and confirmation by the State Assembly which took place late on Tuesday.
Fubara had sent in the names for screening and confirmation on Tuesday, following the expiration of the local government Chairmen’s tenure on June 17, 2024.
The names confirmed by the Assembly include:
Abua/Odua LGA – Madigai Dickson
Ahoada East LGA – Hon. Happy Benneth
Ahoada West LGA – Daddy John Green
Akuku Toru LGA – Otonye Briggs
Andoni LGA – Reginald Ekaan
Asari Toru LGA – Orolosoma Amachree
Bonny LGA – Alabota Anengi Barasua
Degema LGA – Anthony Soberekon
Eleme LGA – Brian Gokpa
Emohua LGA – David Omereji
Etche LGA – John Otamiri
Gokana LGA – Kenneth Kpeden
Ikwerre LGA – Darlington Orji
Khana LGA – Marvin Yobana
Obio/Akpor LGA – Chijioke Ihunwo
Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA – Princewill Ejekwe
Ogu/Bolo LGA – Evans Bipi
Okrika LGA – Princess Ogan
Omuma LGA – Promise Reginald
Opobo/Nkoro LGA – Enyiada Cookey-Gam
Oyigbo LGA – Gogo Philip
Port Harcourt LGA – Ichemati Ezebunwo
Tai LGA – Hon. Matthew Dike
