Rivers State Sole Administrator Appoints Administrators for 23 Local Government Areas
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – In a move signaling a significant shift in local government administration, the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators to oversee the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The announcement, made public earlier today, confirms the appointments of individuals who will now be responsible for the day-to-day running of the LGAs.
This comes less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt reportedly restrained him from appointing administrators to oversee the affairs of the local government councils.
The order was issued by Justice Adam Muhammed on Tuesday in suit No. FHC/PH/CS/46/2025 in the case filed by PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative led by Courage Msirimovu against the Sole Administrator in his official capacity.
Mr Okroiyobi Animete was appointed as administrator for Abua/Odual LG, Mr Goodluck M Iheanacho for Ahoada East LG, Mr Promise Jacob for Ahoada West LG, among others.
Sources close to the Sole Administrator’s office indicate that the appointments are aimed at ensuring stability and efficient management at the grassroots level, allowing for the smooth functioning of local governance and the delivery of public services to citizens across Rivers State.
The appointments are likely to be closely watched by political observers and residents alike, as they represent a key aspect of governance in Rivers State.
Recall that last week, the sole administrator had suspended all heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state with immediate effect.
In a separate development, Ibas also cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes carried out by Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state.
He said the cancellation became necessary following the Supreme Court judgment and the absence of an appropriation law within the period.
The sole administrator, according to a previous statement also issued by the SSG, directed all MDAs that carried out such tender processes for projects in their respective offices to refund such fees to the respective contractors immediately.
Tolu Adebayo
Reporter/ Social Media Manager
