Ibas Arrives in Port Harcourt, Resumes Duty as Rivers Sole Administrator
Vice Admiral Ibot-Ete Ibas (rtd), the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has officially resumed duty.
He arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel, including the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju.
After a formal reception at the airport, Ibas made his way to the Government House in Port Harcourt, where he was welcomed by the Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke.
Ibas, a former Naval Chief, is expected to bring his experience and expertise to his new role as Sole Administrator of Rivers State.
Upon arrival, the administrator proceeded to the State Executive Council Chambers, where he was received by Permanent Secretaries.
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Meanwhile, Ibas has already convened a security meeting, demonstrating his commitment to addressing the state’s security concerns.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the Sole Administrator noted that discussions were still ongoing with security heads.
He said he may be able to speak further later in the day.
He, however, said that the situation in Rivers State appears calm, pledging to ensure that the situation is completely brought to normal.
Ibas resumed duty about two days after he was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to take charge of the state’s affairs.
He will be in charge of the state for six months after Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly owing to the unending political crisis in the state.
By PRNigeria
