RIVERS: Again, Sole Administrator, Ibas Sends Strong Message to His LGA Appointees….details

Report has shown that the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has made his point clear to the newly appointed administrators of the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in managing public funds.

Speaking during a meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, Ibas urged the council administrators to be prudent in their financial dealings and to place the welfare of the people above all else.

According to him, good governance must reflect in “the promotion of trust, sustainable development, and peace,” adding that the impact of leadership should be felt directly by the people at the grassroots.

Making reference to his career in public service, Ibas saying, “I served Nigeria for over 40 years with an unblemished record of service in the military and diplomatic corps, and was in retirement when the current appointment was made.”

He emphasized that under his leadership, mechanisms would be put in place to ensure strict adherence to the principles of due process and financial discipline.

“We will work out the necessary modalities to monitor and ensure full compliance with the principles of due process, transparency, and zero tolerance for financial recklessness across all local government areas,” he stated.

Issuing a stern warning to the newly appointed officials, he added, “Let me state firmly this administration will not hesitate to take decisive actions against anyone found wanting in this regard.”

At the end, the meeting marked first formal engagement between the state administrator and the new council leadership, setting a tone of accountability for their tenure.