Fubara submits list of caretakers to oversee Rivers LGs

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday, submitted the names of council Caretakers Committees to the Victor Oko-Jumbo led State House of Assembly for screen and confirmation.

The Governor, however in a twist, barely 24 hours after his Tuesday statewide broadcast wherein he directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to hold sway as the three-year tenure of ex council chairmen elapse.

However, the list which has a Caretaker Committees Chairmen and seven members each for every LGA.

Consequently, The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo, has invited nominees for screening and confirmation as Chairmen and members of Caretaker Committees in the state’s 23 Local Government Areas.

According the Clerk of the House, Dr G. M. Gillis-West the screening exercise is in accordance with Section 9(5) of the Rivers State Local Government Law, No. 5 of 2018.

The nominees are expected to undergo scrutiny by the Assembly before being confirmed for their respective roles.

The exercise, scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., will hold at the Hallowed Chamber, Rivers State House of Assembly, Auditorium, Admin. Block, Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt.

Nominees are expected to come with 12 sets of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and original and photocopies of their credentials.