Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Thursday swore in five new commissioners and two special advisers to serve in the state executive council.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
The newly inaugurated commissioners are Mr. Ilamu Abua, Dr. Roland Obed-Whyte, Mr. Austin Nadozie, Mr. Samuel Eyiba, and Dr. Samuel Anya, while the new special advisers are Mr. Forgive Amachree and Mr. Achor Nna.
At the ceremony, Fubara urged the new appointees to prioritise the development of the state in the discharge of their duties.
He noted that his administration remained committed to initiating and implementing projects that would have positive effects on the Rivers populace and urged the new appointees to key into this objective.
“You are joining us to work towards meeting the expectations of Rivers people, irrespective of the distractions,” the governor said.