Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Thursday issued a stern warning to the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff, charging them to steer clear of unauthorised nocturnal meetings or face immediate dismissal.
The governor gave the charge shortly after the new SSG, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, and Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, were sworn in at Government House, Port Harcourt.
The Chief Registrar of the State High Court, David Ihua-Maduenyi, administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office to the duo.
Addressing the appointees, Governor Fubara reminded them that their new roles were a call to service and not a platform for political grandstanding or the pursuit of personal ambition.
He stressed that the welfare of the people of Rivers State must remain paramount at all times.
Speaking on the expectations from the new SSG, Dr. Wokoma, whom he described as an accomplished academic and mathematician, the governor expressed confidence in his intellectual depth and capacity to deliver.
“The office of the Secretary to the State Government demands thoroughness, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility.
“Your duty includes representing the state government. You need to represent us in a manner that brings honour to the state. What is important to this administration is to ensure that the good works we started, and those we inherited, are concluded in a way that brings progress and development to our dear state.” Fubara admonished.
In a similar vein, the governor charged the new Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, to ensure smooth administrative coordination, manage official engagements effectively, and safeguard the image of the Government House.
He warned in clear terms that any conduct capable of embarrassing the government would not be tolerated.
“Let me make it very clear: your duty is to handle administrative duties and image-making roles efficiently, liaising with anyone coming for any official assignment.
“If you involve yourself in nocturnal meetings or similar activities, I will sack you. I am very serious. What matters to me is the peace, progress, and prosperity of this state. I will not compromise on that.” The governor warned.