Fubara warns new officials against secret meetings and misconduct
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has issued a stern warning to his newly appointed Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Staff. He emphasized the importance of discipline, loyalty, and prioritizing the welfare of Rivers State citizens. Fubara made it clear that involvement in unauthorized meetings or actions that could embarrass the government would lead to immediate dismissal. He also urged all public officials to work together for the collective good and maintain integrity in their roles.
What we know
- Siminalayi Fubara warned the new SSG, Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, and Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, against participating in unauthorized nocturnal meetings.
- The oath-taking ceremony was administered by the Chief Registrar of the State High Court, David Ihua-Maduenyi, at Government House, Port Harcourt.
- Fubara stressed that the new appointments are a call to service and not for personal ambition or political grandstanding.
- He cautioned that any act that brings disrepute to the government would attract sanctions, including immediate dismissal.
- The governor also directed Permanent Secretaries who have reached retirement age to prepare their handover notes and warned against financial misconduct.
