President Tinubu Swears in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State(PHOTOS)

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency in the region.

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the President’s office in Aso Rock this afternoon, was attended by key government officials, including:Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Principal Private Secretary to the President and Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

The ceremony took place just before 3 PM, solidifying the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibas to take over the administration of Rivers State.

On Tuesday, March 18, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending: Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu and All elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The President cited political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats as the reasons for the drastic action.

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) is a retired military officer who previously served as Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021 under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

With this new appointment, Ibas is now tasked with stabilizing Rivers State and overseeing its affairs until governance can return to normal.