▪️Boughayefa Tonye-Graham (Port Harcourt)
In a move to maintain administrative momentum following the tenure expiration of elected council chairmen and councillors, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has appointed new Chairmen and members for Caretaker Committees across the state’s twenty-three (23) Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The newly appointed Caretaker Chairmen and their committee members were meticulously screened today by the Rivers State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Voctor Oko-Jumbo. The screening process, which was announced in an earlier public declaration by the Clerk of the House, G.M. Gillis-West, Ph.D., required nominees to present twelve (12) copies of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the originals and photocopies of their credentials. The screening exercise was monitored on Channels TV.
Below is the list of the approved nominees capturing the critical leadership roles for each LGA:
Victor Oko-Jumbo, Speaker, RSHA
1. Abua/Odual Local Government Area
Chairman: Madigai Dickson
Members: Akpila Asuo, Obiavel Abigo, Mayiton Adokiye, Ngozi Chioma, Egbagiri Udume Ebenezer, Gilbert Onyiwayi
2. Ahoada East Local Government Area
Chairman: Hon. Happy Benneth
Members: Chime Ezebalike, Harold Edema, Kenneth Kpasa, Udomazubuike, Mrs. Rachael Odum, Edward Azubike
3. Ahoada West Local Government Area
Chairman: Mr. Daddy John Green
Members: Mr. Awuche Chukwuemeke Gideon, Nnamdi Osokolo Esq, Avor Green Egbo, Ordu Chisa, Ben C. Obobula, John Paro
4. Akuku Toru Local Government Area
Chairman: Barr. Otonye Briggs
Members: Nyenemi Briggs, Isimama Ikiriko, Christian Obene, Bitebobo Nelson Amieye, Ekarika Emmanuel, Okorite Bob-Manuel
5. Andoni Local Government Area
Chairman: Barr. Reginald Ekaan
Members: Okereke Uche Kalu, Inwon Fyneface Ayayi, Kpenunkpo-Agok-Awayi Amakiri Gogo, John I. Idante, Warisofini E. Nkere, Emem Timothy Ekanem
A cross-section of Chairmen and members of the LGAs
6. Asari Toru Local Government Area
Chairman: Orolosoma Amachree
Members: Jengoa Cotterel, Mrs. Akuroma-A Kenneth Abbey, Umualapuye Sukubo, Dagogo Churchill Whyte, Lolo P. Clifford, Lawal Sabiu
7. Bonny Local Government Area
Chairman: Alabota Anengi Barasua
Members: Warisenibo Opubo-Wilcox, Alali Hart, Sodienye Amah Pepple, Tamunosisi David Jumbo, Doris Hart Francis, Lukumanu Sdanu
8. Degema Local Government Area
Chairman: Anthony Soberekon
Members: Johnny Braide, Valentine Moses, Opunabo Benebo, Obrasua Johnbull, Jemina Erekosima, Remi Suku
9. Eleme Local Government Area
Chairman: Brain Gokpa
Members: Okaka Obe, Godwin Ollor, Patience Dabor, Emmanuel Osarokio, Mimi Gospel, Dikko Mohammed
10. Emohua Local Government Area
Chairman: David Omereji
Members: Uche Minikwu, Light Olomi, Jaja Dimkra, Monday Chima, Ngozi Okenwe, Ifeanyi John
A cross-section of Chairmen and members of the LGAs
11. Etche Local Government Area
Chairman: John Otamiri Nkugbo
Members: Promise Onygam, Kingdom Nwakwoala, Austine Amadi, Nwodu Chima, Florence Nwala, Charles Echelobia
12. Gokana Local Government Area
Chairman: Kenneth Kpeden
Members: Dumiye Monday, Kogbara Aator Mrs, Isreal Mgbuelo, Leesi Susan Naasi, Kpobari Zarakpeye, Akaraka Nwaeze
13. Ikwerre Local Government Area
Chairman: Dr. Darlington Orji
Members: Engr. Newton Amadi, Engr. Chiene Wodike, Mr Daniel Eluke, Dr. Aaron Chiliobu, Ichem Thankgod, Onuocha Harold Onyema
14. Khana Local Government Area
Chairman: Amb. Marvin Yobana
Members: Legborsi Yamaabana, Chief Charity Deemua, Mr Effort Ndeesor, Constance B. Nwifa, Jumbo Neenaenee, Joseph Akpasa
15. Obio/Akpor Local Government Area
Chairman: Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo
Members: Frederick Ihuigwe, Owhorngu Nyache, Michael Out, Chile Ogwutum, Abigail Chiorlu, Dr. Mrs Eucharia Ibeabuchi.
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area
Chairman: Princewill Ejekwe
Members: Major Anthony, Kenneth Ebiri, Dr. Lucky Nwaoburu, Eric Ogbamgba, Kingsley Ogwe, Akuwata Egbo
17. Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area
Chairman: Rt. Hon. Evans B. Bipi
Members: Mr. Aribibia Ngerebara, Mr Daddy Ogu, Kenneth Akari Wakama, Tarila Nyanabo Peaceman, Daniel M. Wisdom, Mutaga Muhammed
18. Okrika Local Government Area
Chairman: Princess I.B. Ogan
Members: Toku Obianime, Ameietamunopirp Loveday, Tamunosiki Longjohn, Christian Kendrick, Daniel Isaiah O., Andy Okereke
19. Omuma Local Government Area
Chairman: Promise Reginald
Members: Chinedu Nwodu, Hon. Chika Nweke, Tony Nwuji, Kingsley Ogbonna, Michael Onwuli, Okechukwu Mmakwe
20. Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area
Chairman: Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam
Members: Goddy M. Pepple, Chariah Fiberesima, Godwin Jacob, Harvey Jim Jaja, Diri Dandison Tumini, Mr. Eno Peter.
21. Oyigbo Local Government Area
Chairman: Hon. Gogo Phillip
Members: Mr. Ihuoma Samuel, Mr. Okedinachi Uchenna, Mr Eric Alozie, Ikechi Golden Ugwuoma, Christian Nwankwo, Ujalele Mathew
22. Port Harcourt Local Government Area
Chairman: Ichemati Ezebunwo
Members: Chief Ogbams Ojimah, Matthew Tekena Gbosi, Amadi Kinikanwo, Olumati Isaiah C., Chinwe Nmerukini, Lukeman Oladele
23. Tai Local Government Area
Chairman: Hon. Matthew Dike
Members: Hon. Leyii L. Cuninwa, Hon. Brownson Nkpen, Hon. Letura Sampson, Sunday Baribie Denebari, Ntar Big Jop E., Ikechukwu Adimonye
Governor Fubara’s initiative to instate these Caretaker Committees ensures the continuation of governance in the LGAs, thus maintaining stability and administrative efficacy in Rivers State. The swift screening and approval by the House of Assembly reflect the urgency and dedication to uphold the functionality of local governments as new elections are on the horizon. GMTNewsng
