Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike plans to appoint eighteen commissioners in the state just months before his term ends in May 2023.
To that end, the Governor has forwarded their names to the State Assembly for review and approval.
WITHIN NIGERIA understands that the nominees will appear before lawmakers for screening on Tuesday, October 25.
They must submit 35 sets of credentials to the clerk’s office, along with original copies, including their tax clearance certificate, for screening before the House.
Below is the full list of nominees:
1. Prof. Princewill Chike
2. Jacobson Nbina
3. Mr. Ndubuisi Okere
4. Mrs Inime Aguma
5. Charles Amadi
6. Mrs. Tonye Oniyinde Briggs
7. Mr. Ben Daminabo
8. Mr. Chris Finebone
9. Austin Ben Chioma
10. Mr Uchechukwu Nwafor
11. Dr. Fred Barivule Kpakol
12. Emenike Eke
13. Mr. Prince Ohia
14. Prof. Kaniye Ebeku
15. Mr. Ezekiel Agri
16. Mrs. Ukiel Oyaghiri
17. Damiete Herbert Horsfall
18. Emeka Onowu
I’ll Appoint 100,000 Special Advisers
It will be remembered that Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike defended his decision to appoint 50,000 political advisers just months before stepping down.
Wike stated that the move is part of his administration’s efforts to alleviate poverty and create more jobs in Rivers State.
The Rivers State Governor added that he is not finished and will raise the figure to 100,000.
He stated that the appointments are based on public feedback, and more Rivers State residents are eager to join the movement.
He stated that the appointments would not drain the state government’s resources because they are carefully planned to produce value and that his administration would also employ civil servants.