A new era is about to begin in Local Government administration across 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State, as the tenure of the incumbent chairmen came to an end on June 16. The incoming Chairmen, who were voted at the April 17, LGA election will be sworn into office today, by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike at the Government House, in Port Harcourt the state capital.
The new Chairmen will serve a three year tenure with their female Vice Chairmen. According to data available to Africa Update, the names of the new chairmen and vice chairmen are as follows: (1) Abua/Odual Chairman: Daniel E. O Daniel , Deputy: Igoma Laura Emnanuel. (2) Ahoada East: Chairman: Benjamin Eke, Deputy: Iyemewe Rose Ogbogo-Ololube.
(3) Ahaoda West Chairman: Ikiriko Hope, Deputy: Jack Ubile Blessing. (4) Akuku Toru: chairman: Rowland Sekibo, Deputy: Caroline West. (5) Andoni Chairman: Awortu Erastus, Deputy: Tema Christopher Udung. (6) Asari Toru Chairman: Onengiyeofori George, Deputy; Tekena Daphne Wokoma. (7) Bonny Chairman; Irimagha David R., Deputy; Anengi Barasua. (8) Degema Chairman: Michael J. Williams, Deputy; Maureen Harry. (9) Eleme Chairman: Obarillomate Ollor, Deputy: Virtue Eke.
(10) Emohua Chairman; Lloyd Chidi, Deputy: Nyeche Edna. (11) Etche: Chairman: Obinna Anyanwu, Deputy; Gladys Onyekachi Nweke. (12) Gokana Chairman: Deko Confidence, Deputy: Edith B. Vizung. (13) Ikwerre Chairman: Nwanosike Samuel, Deputy: Rejoice Ifeoma Nyenwe. (14) Khana Chairman: Bariere Thomas, Deputy: Ibrahim Nugbenekpugi. (15) ObioAkpor Chairman: Ariolu C. George, Deputy: Chinyere Agbara. (16) Ogu/Bolo Chairman; Nemieboka Vincent, Deputy; Eunice Alabo.
(17) Okrika Chairman: Akuro Tobin, Deputy: Charity Igbulubo. (18) Omuma Chairman: Nwaiwu Chisorom, Deputy: Ubani Mary. (19) Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Chairman; Vincent Job, Deputy: Agada Stella. (20) Opobo/Nkoro Chairman: Enyiada Cooley-Gam, Deputy: Angela Anthony Ojukemie. (21) Oyigbo Chairman; Nwaogu Akara, Deputy: Juliana Ngozi Okorie. (22) Port Harcourt Chairman; Ihunda Allwell, Deputy: Tamunotonye Douglas. (23) Tai Chairman: Mbakpone Okpe, Deputy: Caroline Amaawa.
Africa Update gathered that about 70% of those who would take their oath of office will have the unique opportunity to serve their various LGAs for the first time in their capacity as Council chairmen.
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