Rivers LGA Councils: Governor Fubara gives directives

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has ordered Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS), to immediately take over the various Local Government Councils, Africa Update reports.

This directive follows the expiration of the tenures of the 23 Local Government Council Chairmen on June 17, 2024.

In a statewide broadcast at 7a:m this morning, Fubara commended the Council Chairmen, their Vice Chairmen and Councillors for their dedicated Services.

Recall that there were rumours yesterday about Caretaker Committees running the various LGAs upon the expiration of the tenures of the Council Chairmen.

While that might be in the woods, Africa Update is following the trends to authenticate the validity of that rumour, which is not unlawful, if the Fubara led administration decides to make that decision of running the Councils with Caretaker Committees pending the conduct of elections to fill the vacant positions at the LGAs.

Below is the full text of the Statewide broadcast:

STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS

TUESDAY, 18″ JUNE, 2024

My fellow Rivers people

1. I come before you today with immense gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support to me and my administration.
2. I urge us all to reflect on the shared sacrifice we have all made to have a peaceful and prosperous Rivers State and indeed Nigeria. It is my wish that we continue to live in peace and harmony as one.
3. Together, we have achieved milestones in different sectors of our economy which includes infrastructure, health, education, workers welfare, improved service delivery, agriculture and social welfare that resonates deeply within our communities.
4. Your dogged and committed support has been the bedrock of progress, and for that, I extend my sincerest thanks.
5. I also wish to acknowledge and commend the dedicated services of the outgoing elected Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councilors who were elected and sworn in three years ago, and whose tenure expired yesterday the 17″ of June, 2024, as provided for by the Law.
6. On behalf of the Government and the people of Rives State, I thank you all for your sacrifices and commend your commitment to public service and our dear Rivers State.
7. I congratulate you all for the successful completion of your tenure and wish you well in your future endeavors.
8. As we move forward in making sure that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is upheld, and that law and order is maintained as we continue to strive to provide leadership and direction for our people, I hereby direct Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS) to continue to provide leadership in their respective Local Government Areas.
9. Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS) are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigor and readiness to serve and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together.
10. 1 assure you, my good people of Rivers State that we shall continue to defend you, provide infrastructural development, sound healthcare delivery, quality education and undiluted welfare service packages for all our people and workers.
11. Once again, I thank you my dear good people of Rivers State, for your steadfast support and dedication to our shared vision of unity,progress and prosperity.
12. Together, we will continue to build a brighter and better future for all.
13. Happy Salah Holiday.
14. God bless Rivers State.
15. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.