Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), marking a significant administrative move in his post-reinstatement governance strategy.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications.
According to the statement, the swearing-in ceremony will take place today, Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. inside the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt.
“His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as Secretary to the Rivers State Government.
The new SSG will be sworn in today, Monday, October 13, 2025, by 4:00 PM at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt,” the statement read.
GAnabraba’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Fubara administration, following the governor’s reinstatement to office after months of political and legal turbulence that led to a temporary suspension under the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu.
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