By Asuquo Cletus Felix
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has ordered Heads Of Local Government Administration, to immediately take charge of Local Government council’s.
Fubara’s directives was contained in a statewide broadcast, on Tuesday following the crisis over the tenure of the outgoing local government chairmen in Rivers State.
The governor also noted that the tenure of the outgoing Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councilors who were elected and sworn in three years ago, had expired yesterday the 17″ of June, 2024, as provided for by the Law.
He thanked the outgoing chairman for all their sacrifices and commended them for their commitment to public service and Rivers State.
” I also wish to acknowledge and commend the dedicated services of the outgoing elected Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councilors who were elected and sworn in three years ago, and whose tenure expired yesterday the 17″ of June, 2024, as provided for by the Law.
” On behalf of the Government and the people of Rives State, I thank you all for your sacrifices and commend your commitment to public service and our dear Rivers State.
” I congratulate you all for the successful completion of your tenure and wish you well in your future endeavors.
“I hereby direct Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS) to continue to provide leadership in their respective Local Government Areas.
“Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS) are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigor and readiness to serve and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments.”.- It reads in part.
