Photos: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Administrator of Rivers State
The Government of Rivers State has announced the appointment of administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The appointments, approved by the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, take effect from Monday, April 7, 2025.
According to a government statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika, the newly appointed local government administrators will assume leadership across various LGAs, bringing professional and administrative experience.
Among the appointees are Mr. Okroiyobi Animiete (Abua/Odual), Mr. Goodluck M. Ihenacho (Ahoada East), Mr. Promise Jacob (Ahoada West), and Dr. Tamunotonye Peters (Akuku Toru). Others include Surveyor Atajit Francis (Andoni), Barrister Ibiapuve Charles (Asari Toru), Mr. Kingsley N. Banigo (Bonny), and Dr. Sokari Ibifuro Francis (Degema).
Also appointed are Dr. Gloria Obo Dibiah (Eleme), Barrister Franklin P. Ajinwon (Emohua), Dr. Onyemachi S. Nwankwor (Etche), Professor Gospel G. Kpee (Gokana), and Mr. Isaiah Christian Nobuawu (Ikwerre). The list continues with Dr. Barinedum Nwibere (Khana), Dr. Clifford Ndu Walter (Obio Akpor), Dr. Chukwuma Aje (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni), and Eliel Owubokiri (Ogu/Bolo).
Additional appointees include Mr. Thompson Isodiki (Okrika), Manager Ikechi Wala (Omuma), Mr. Fred Apiafi (Opobo/Nkoro), Eletuuo Ihianacho (Oyigbo), Dr. Sam Kalagbor (Port Harcourt), and Mr. Nuka O. S. Gbipah (Tai).
In a separate announcement, the Rivers State Government also confirmed the appointments of the Chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey will serve as Chairman, with Mr. Lezaasi Lenee Torbira, Professor Author Nwafor, Professor Godfrey Woke Mbgudiogha, Professor (Dame) Joyce Akaninwor, Dr. (Mrs.) Olive A. Bruce, and Professor Chidi Halliday were appointed as members.
The appointments come as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance at the grassroots level and ensure the credibility of the electoral process in Rivers State.
All appointments are effective from April 7, 2025.
