Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday swore within the newly appointed Secretary to the State Authorities (SSG), Benibo Anabraba, charging him to guard the curiosity of the state and discharge his duties with honour, humility, and accountability.
Talking through the ceremony on the Government Council Chambers of Authorities Home, Port Harcourt, Fubara described Anabraba’s appointment as an act of divine favour, stressing that management positions come by grace, not human effort.
“Let me first congratulate you. A couple of of us, not by our energy however by the particular favour of God, discover ourselves in exalted positions. It’s not as a result of we’re the perfect, however solely by His grace,” the governor stated.
He famous that the Workplace of the Secretary to the State Authorities is one in every of nice honour, beforehand occupied by just a few for the reason that creation of Rivers State, and urged the brand new appointee to serve with integrity and dedication.
“This place is a uncommon privilege. Guard that workplace with honour. Discharge your duties with respect. Defend the curiosity of Rivers State. Once you go away workplace, let or not it’s with honour, and that solely comes by way of accountable service,” Fubara said.
The governor expressed confidence in Anabraba’s competence, citing his expertise as a former principal officer of the Rivers State Home of Meeting, and reminded him that the appointment was “a name to obligation, not a show of energy.”
Fubara added that his administration is targeted on restoring public confidence and consolidating the peace achieved within the state.
“We’re rising from a really troublesome interval and should reassure our those who we imply nicely for them, particularly now that peace has returned to Rivers State. By the grace of God, do your work nicely and assist us succeed on this task that God has given to us,” he stated.
