Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has given his approval for the appointment of the former factional Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Ehie Edison, as his Chief of Staff. Edison is scheduled to be sworn in alongside other newly appointed officials this morning.
In December 2023, Edison led four other members of the House when Governor Fubara presented the state’s 2024 Appropriation Bill at the Government House.
According to a letter titled ‘Government Special Announcement’ and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Fubara has also sanctioned the appointments of five special advisers. The Special Advisers include Dr. Darlington Orji, Solomon Eke, Aminayanasa Fiberesima, Deeyah Bariene, and Ohia Prince.
The statement in the letter reads, “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of the underlisted as Chief of Staff and Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor.”
The newly appointed Chief of Staff and Special Advisers, accompanied by one guest each, are expected to be present at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024, for the swearing-in ceremony by Governor Fubara at 11:00 a.m.