Governor Wike dissolves Rivers Executive Council

The Rivers State Executive Council has been dissolved.

Governor Nyesom Wike announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council on Wednesday during the valedictory session of the executive council.

Wike said he would continue to promote Rivers first at all times, adding that the interest of the State was ahead of all other considerations.

He thanked members of the former council for their contributions to the development of the state.

He said, “It has been a rewarding experience and I’m quite impressed that I worked with these persons of capacity.

“All the achievements we recorded were made possible because you worked.’’

The governor said that some of the members of the dissolved executive council would make it back to the new executive council.

Deputy Governor, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, also commended the governor for providing purposeful leadership that helped to transform the state.

She assured the governor of her unflinching support, adding that she would always work for the success of his administration.

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