By Seyi Babalola
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has instructed all Heads of Local Government Administration, HLGAs, in the state’s 23 local government areas to take over councils on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
According to the reports, this decision comes when the tenures of the 23 Chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs) expire on Monday, June 17, 2024.
In a broadcast on Tuesday morning, Governor Fubara directed the HLGAs to “immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigor and readiness to serve, and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together.”
Governor Fubara praised the outgoing LGA Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Councilors for their commitment to their respective communities.
He congratulated them on the completion of their terms and wished them luck in their future pursuits. Fubara highlighted that the decision was in compliance with the law and the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s constitution, ensuring that the administrative vacuum created by the retiring LGA Chairmen is quickly filled.
Governor Fubara reminded the people of Rivers State of his dedication to their welfare, promising to continue protecting their interests while also delivering infrastructure development, competent healthcare delivery, great education, and comprehensive welfare services to all residents and workers.
He expressed gratitude for the continued support of the people for his administration and affirmed his commitment to working collaboratively to build a brighter and better future for all.
His full speech below:
My fellow Rivers people
1. I come before you today with immense gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support to me and my administration.
2. I urge us all to reflect on the shared sacrifice we have all made to have a peaceful and prosperous Rivers State and indeed Nigeria. It is my wish that we continue to live in peace and harmony as one.
3. Together, we have achieved milestones in different sectors of our economy which includes infrastructure, health, education, workers welfare, improved service delivery, agriculture and social welfare that resonates deeply within our communities.
4. Your dogged and committed support has been the bedrock of our progress, and for that, I extend my sincerest thanks.
5. I also wish to acknowledge and commend the dedicated services of the outgoing elected Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councilors who were elected and sworn in three years ago, and whose tenure expired yesterday the 17th of June, 2024, as provided for by the Law.
6. On behalf of the Government and the people of Rives State, I thank you all for your sacrifices and commend your commitment to public service and our dear Rivers State.
7. I congratulate you all for the successful completion of your tenure and wish you well in your future endeavors.
8. As we move forward in making sure that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is upheld, and that law and order is maintained as we continue to strive to provide leadership and direction for our people, I hereby direct Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to continue to provide leadership in their respective Local Government Areas.
9. Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigor and readiness to serve and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together.
10.1 assure you, my good people of Rivers State that we shall continue to defend you, provide infrastructural development, sound
healthcare delivery, quality education and undiluted welfare service packages for all our people and workers.
11. Once again, I thank you my dear good people of Rivers State, for your steadfast support and dedication to our shared vision of unity, progress and prosperity.
12. Together, we will continue to build a brighter and better future for all.
13. Happy Salah Holiday.
14. God bless Rivers State.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
