The Rivers State Government has issued a strong public advisory, cautioning residents against a surge of deceptive announcements being shared across social media platforms. These fabricated statements, falsely linked to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), are designed to sow confusion, trigger panic, and undermine the stability of Rivers State.
One prominent piece of misinformation highlighted by the government is a bogus claim alleging that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, have been directed to attend a meeting at the Government House on Friday, April 18, 2025.
In a press statement released yesterday, the Rivers State Government firmly declared this announcement to be fake, asserting that it did not originate from any legitimate government channel. The public is being urged to completely disregard this and any similar misleading content, which the government attributes to mischievous elements intent on destabilizing the state.
To ensure citizens receive accurate and trustworthy information, the Rivers State Government has reiterated its official communication channels. These include:
- The Official Rivers State Government Website: www.riversstate.gov.ng
- Authorized Government Social Media Handles: Rivers State Government (Facebook), with other platforms currently under review for relaunch.
- Official press releases issued by the Office of the Governor and the Secretary to the State Government.
- Information disseminated through recognized traditional media outlets.
Below is a copy of the press release:
RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Port Harcourt, April 16, 2025 –
The Rivers State Government has become aware of fraudulent announcements circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.
One such fake announcement falsely claims that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, were summoned to a meeting at the Government House on Friday, April 18, 2025.
The Rivers State Government categorically states that this announcement is FAKE and did not originate from any official source. The public is urged to disregard this and any similar misinformation, as they are the work of troublemakers seeking to destabilize the state.
Official communications from the Rivers State Government are disseminated ONLY through verified channels, including:
- The Official Rivers State Government Website: www.riversstate.gov.ng
- Authorized Government Social Media Handles: Rivers State Government (Facebook), others are being reviewed for relaunch.
- Press releases issued by the Office of the Governor and the Secretary to the State Government.
- Approved traditional media outlets.
For further clarification, the Office of the Secretary to the State Government can be contacted directly via:
📞 +234 913 574 8442
The public is advised to always verify information before sharing and to rely solely on official government sources for accurate updates.
PLEASE DISREGARD UNVERIFIED SOURCES!
Signed:
Sir Dede Sampson Friday
Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau
Office of the Secretary to the State Government
Rivers State Government
