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Ibas Reshapes Rivers State Leadership: New Appointments Unveiled Just Hours After Local Government Shake-Up

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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibokette Ibas, has taken significant steps to overhaul the state’s administrative framework, unveiling new appointments to both the Civil Service and Local Government Service Commissions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

These changes come alongside the contentious appointment of administrators for all 23 local government councils, despite a restraining order issued by the Federal High Court. A formal statement, signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika, confirmed the appointments, which feature key figures across various state commissions.

The new members of the Civil Service Commission include:

  • Dr. Livinus Bariki – Chairman

  • Amb. Lot Peter Egopija – Member

  • Mrs. Maeve Ere Bestman – Member

  • Mrs. Joy Obiaju – Member

  • Mrs. Charity Lloyd Harry – Member

Meanwhile, the Local Government Service Commission welcomes the following members:

  • Mr. Israel N. Amadi – Chairman

  • Mr. Linus Nwandem – Member

  • Lady Christabel Ego George Didia – Member

  • Dr. Tonye Willie D. Pepple – Member

  • Barr. Richard Ewoh – Member

  • Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ofik (Rtd) – Member

  • Dr. Sammy Apiafi – Member

Professor Worika confirmed that these appointments are effective from April 7, 2025.

These latest appointments come on the heels of Vice Admiral Ibas’s controversial actions, including the installation of administrators across all 23 local government councils in the state.

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