BREAKING: Rivers State Administrator Ibas Appoints New Leaders to Drive Public Sector Reform

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In a major shake-up aimed at revitalizing public service delivery in Rivers State, the state’s Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the appointment of new chairpersons and members for both the Civil Service Commission and the Local Government Service Commission.

The announcement, made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, has sparked widespread interest and speculation about the administration’s renewed drive for accountability, professionalism, and efficiency in the state’s public institutions.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The newly constituted Civil Service Commission is led by Dr. Livinus Bariki as Chairman—an accomplished technocrat known for his administrative acumen and reformist approach. He will be supported by a carefully selected team of distinguished individuals:

1. Dr. Livinus Bariki – Chairman


2. Amb. Lot Peter Egopija – Member


3. Mrs. Maeve Ere Bestman – Member


4. Mrs. Joy Obiaju – Member


5. Mrs. Charity Lloyd Harry – Member

This strategic composition is expected to usher in a new era of merit-based recruitment, discipline, and service-oriented civil administration across the state.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

In a similarly bold move, Mr. Israel N. Amadi has been appointed Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission. Known for his grassroots governance expertise and integrity, Amadi will lead a seven-member team of seasoned professionals, including:

1. Mr. Israel N. Amadi – Chairman


2. Mr. Linus Nwandem – Member


3. Lady Christabel Ego George Didia – Member

4. Dr. Tonye Willie D. Pepple – Member


5. Barr. Richard Ewoh – Member


6. Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ofik (Rtd.) – Member


7. Dr. Sammy Apiafi – Member



The diverse backgrounds of these appointees signal a calculated effort to blend experience, discipline, and innovation in addressing the challenges of local governance in Rivers State.

Analysts say this development reflects Administrator Ibas’s unwavering commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and fostering good governance across all levels of public administration. The new appointees are expected to hit the ground running, with stakeholders eagerly watching to see how they will transform the bureaucratic landscape of the state.

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