BREAKING NEWS: RECOGNISE THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY, RISE TO OCCASION, IBAS TELLS 23 LGA ADMINISTRATORS

RECOGNISE THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY, RISE TO OCCASION, IBAS TELLS 23 LGA ADMINISTRATORS 

On 11 April 2025, Rivers State administrator, vice Admiral Rtd, Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas held a meeting with appointed Administrators of the 23 local government areas at government house in Port Harcourt.

He advised them to work within the principles of accountability, transparency and sense of service that will build trust and promote sustainable development.

Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibas told them to urged focus on issues of sanitation and environment management.

Other areas are primary healthcare, welfare and discipline of local government civil servants, primary education, and youth engagement.

He said those areas will be the basis upon which he will be access their performances in the coming weeks

Vice Admiral Ibas said:" Since resuming this assignment, I have taken time to visit a few local government areas. 

"Those visits have accorded me the opportunity to interact with local government civil servants and it was clear that I needed help with administering the entire State after the emergency proclamation areas which I am responsible for following from Mr president's proclamation.

"And So, I went about trying to identify few individuals from which in the 7th April 2025, I selected those seated here today as administrators of the 23 Local Government Areas.

"I expect you all to recognize this moment in history and rise to the occasion, as impartial leaders that will help me deliver on the mandate given to me by Mr president to restore peace and stability and works towards returning all democratic institutions in the State. 

"Your selection to the important office is not by chance but a recognition of your capacity to lead, your commitment to service and the trust reposed in you to bring governance closer to the people.

"Therefore, you bear the sacred responsibility, a duty to ensure that affairs of your respect councils are managed with the utmost care, respect, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of our people."

"Let me State it unequivocally clear here,this administration will not tolerate any form of recklessness, abuse office or misuse of public funds or trust. 

"The resources a located to our local government must be used strictly for the purposes intended. 

"There might be accountability, and valued for money for every project executed, every policy implement and every kobo spent. 

"The people of Rivers State deserve to see how their money are being used and it is your duty to receipt proper account and value. 

"To this end we will work out the necessary modalities to monitor and ensure good compliance with the principles of due processes, transparency and zero tolerance for financial recklessness across all local government."