Gov Amaechi of Rivers State Sacks Special Duties Commissioner

Governor Chibuke Amaechi, of Nigeria’s oil producing Rivers State has sacked his Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Emeka Wogu. To replace him will be Omunakwe Dickson, Amaechi announced in Port Harcourt today.

He said Dickson’s name would be sent to the Rivers State House of Assembly for confirmation.

Amaechi made the announcement while swearing in six permanent secretaries, all females, into the state’s Civil Service.

Those sworn-in are Dr Offor Nnesochi, Mrs Iragunima C. M., Clara Gogo-Princewill, Mrs Amie Nemi-Iwo, Mrs Wihioka Comfort and Dr Justina Jumbo. The governor said they were appointed on merit, urging them to be fair and just while carrying out their duties.