US EditionRivers Sole Administrator Unveils Secretariat Upgrade, Demands Action From Local Councils
- Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, Rivers State Sole Administrator, announced plans to rehabilitate the State Secretariat during a workshop closing in Port Harcourt on May 23, 2025.
- The announcement came at the conclusion of a four-day leadership development program jointly conducted by Ibas' administration and NIPSS, aimed at strengthening leadership capabilities to support governance improvements.
- Ibas stressed empowering the Auditor-General for Local Governments to closely monitor resource use, while also addressing poor working conditions like erratic power and inadequate tools.
- He instructed Local Government Council Administrators to conduct thorough needs assessments and present community-focused project proposals within a fortnight, stressing that all expenditures must deliver clear benefits to the residents.
- The rehabilitation and welfare review aim to create a dignified, efficient workspace and promote productivity, with leadership investment expected to improve governance across Rivers State.
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Rivers Sole Administrator unveils secretariat upgrade, demands action from local councils
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has unveiled plans for the phased rehabilitation of the State Secretariat Complex as part of his administration’s broader commitment to enhance public service delivery and improve the welfare of the workforce. Ibas made this known at the closing ceremony of a four-day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop organized by his administration in partnership with the Natio…
Ibas Orders LGAs to Submit Plans Within 2 Weeks as Rivers Awaits N1.48 Trillion Budget
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — Rivers State Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has issued a two-week deadline for all 23 local government area (LGA) administrators in the state to submit detailed developmental plans for their jurisdictions, in anticipation of the passage of the state’s proposed N1.48 trillion appropriation bill. Ibas gave the directive on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the closing ceremony of a four-day transformational leade…
‘Unconstitutional’ Ibas Orders Appointed LGA Chairs to Submit Development Plans Within Two Weeks Ahead of N1.48 Trillion Budget - TheNigeriaLawyer
Rivers State Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has given a two-week ultimatum to the 23 local government area administrators to submit their developmental plans. It was gathered that Ibas gave the directive in anticipation of the passage of the Rivers N1.48 trillion Appropriation Bill submitted on Thursday to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The appropriation bill, referred to as a comprehensive financial plan…
Rivers Administrator Unveils Secretariat Overhaul, Demands Local Government Reform Plans - TV360 Nigeria
In a bold move to reinvigorate public service delivery in Rivers State, the State Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced a phased rehabilitation of the State Secretariat Complex, alongside sweeping reforms to improve workplace conditions and governance efficiency. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a four-day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop in Port Harcourt, organized in partnership with the National Inst…
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