The 23 local government units in Rivers State have their new Caretaker Chairmen sworn in by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Governor Fubara performed the swearing-in on Wednesday at Government House’s Executive Council Chambers in Port Harcourt.
This comes after the State Assembly vetted and approved them.
Following the local government Chairmen’s term expiration on June 17, 2024, Governor Fubara had sent the names for verification and screening on Tuesday.
The following names have been approved by the Assembly:
Abua/Odua LGA – Madigai Dickson
Ahoada East LGA – Hon. Happy Benneth
Ahoada West LGA – Mr. Daddy John Green
Akuku Toru LGA – Otonye Briggs
Andoni LGA – Reginald Ekaan
Asari Toru LGA – Orolosoma Amachree
Bonny LGA – Alabota Anengi Barasua
Degema LGA – Anthony Soberekon
Eleme LGA – Brian Gokpa
Emohua LGA – David Omereji
Etche LGA – John Otamiri
Gokana LGA – Kenneth Kpeden
Ikwerre LGA – Darlington Orji
Khana LGA – Marvin Yobana
Obio/Akpor LGA – Chijioke Ihunwo
Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA – Princewill Ejekwe
Ogu/Bolo LGA – Evans Bipi
Okrika LGA – Princess Ogan
Omuma LGA – Promise Reginald
Opobo/Nkoro LGA – Enyiada Cookey-Gam
Oyigbo LGA – Gogo Philip
Port Harcourt LGA – Ichemati Ezebunwo
Tai LGA – Hon. Matthew Dike
