Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is preparing to submit a fresh list of commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly, following the lifting of emergency rule in the state.
Meanwhile, eight existing commissioners will be retained despite court rulings that necessitated cabinet changes.
Sources in Government House, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the retained commissioners include: Dr. Adaeze Oreh (Health), Charles Amadi (Chieftaincy Affairs), Christopher Green (Sports), Joe Johnson (Information & Communications), Chisom Gbali (Youth Development), Victor Kii (Agriculture), Dr. Roseline Uranta (Women Affairs) and Nwafor Maximus (Energy & Natural Resources).Buy vitamins and supplements
The sources added that some commissioners may be reassigned to new portfolios, but Dr. Adaeze Oreh is the only one whose role is certain for now, given her performance in the health sector.Buy vitamins and supplements
Governor Fubara had dissolved his cabinet immediately upon resuming full executive powers, following the expiration of the six‑month emergency rule imposed by President Tinubu.
The dissolution came after a Supreme Court decision affirmed Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, a judgment that triggered political realignments.
One government source disclosed that the presentation of the new nominees to the Assembly will happen very soon, as the governor aims for a full and stable cabinet.
He also noted that, as part of a peace accord struck with the Assembly, some allies of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike may be included in the new cabinet to promote unity and inclusiveness in the state.
“Every affected party has now accepted the new reality,” the source said.
“Governor Fubara remains in control of affairs. In the coming weeks, you will begin to see strides forward for Rivers State.”
