Fubara swears in SSG, warns against power abuse

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, swore in Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government, urging him to carryout his duties honourably and avoid abuse of power.

Anabraba’s appointment is the first major appointment by Fubara since his reinstatement following the expiration of the six months emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu on September 18.

Anabraba, a former Minority Leader in the Rivers State House of Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), also previously served as Commissioner for Housing under the incumbent administration. He was among those screened by the former factional Speaker of the State Assembly loyal to the governor, Victor Oko-Jumbo.

“So, I use the word ‘congratulations’ because this position you just got can only be God’s. My charge is very simple — God has brought you in at this particular time to be the Secretary to the Government of Rivers State.

“It’s a real opportunity. We can count the number of SSGs from the inception of Rivers State, but you can’t count the number of commissioners — they are too many. So, it’s a position of honour.

“I want you to guard that office with honour, discharge your duty with respect, and protect the interests of Rivers State. When you leave office, I want you to leave with honour, and you can only do so when you discharge your duty responsibly,”  governor Fubara said.