Port Harcourt, Rivers State – April 10, 2025 – In a move signaling the ongoing efforts to establish administrative structures, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ebok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, has approved the appointment of members to both the Civil Service Commission and the Local Government Service Commission. The appointments, effective from Monday, April 7th, 2025, were announced in a Government Special Announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika.
The newly constituted Civil Service Commission will be led by Dr Livinus Bariki as Chairman. Other members of the commission include:
- Ambassador Lot Peter Egopija
- Mrs Maeve Ere Bestman
- Mrs Joy Obiaju
- Mrs Charity Lloyd Harry
The Local Government Service Commission will have Mr Isreal N Amadi as its Chairman. The appointed members are:
- Mr Linus Nwandem
- Lady Christabel Ego George Didia
- Dr Tonye Willie D Pepple
- Barrister Richard Ewoh
- Rear Adm. Emmanuel Ofik (Rtd)
- Dr Sammy Apiafi
These appointments mark a significant step in the administrative framework of Rivers State under the current Administrator. The Civil Service Commission plays a crucial role in the recruitment, discipline, and welfare of state government employees, while the Local Government Service Commission oversees the personnel and administrative functions of the local government councils. The constitution of these commissions is expected to facilitate smoother governance and administration at both the state and local levels.
