On Wednesday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state.
The governor inaugurated the new caretaker chairmen hours after the House of Assembly, led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo, screened and approved the nominees sent on Tuesday.
It was reported that the swearing-in is currently ongoing at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, amid tight security.
It was also reported that the first batch of 11 caretaker chairmen are taking their oath of office.
The swearing-in comes a day after the governor forwarded the list to the state House of Assembly and the nominees were invited for screening as early as 8am on Wednesday.
Details later…
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