Fubara Swears in Wokoma as SSG, Ewule as Chief of Staff, Tasks Them on Excellence and Integrity

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially sworn in Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sonny Ewule as Chief of Staff (COS), charging them to uphold the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and dedication in the discharge of their duties.

The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Government House in Port Harcourt, marked another strategic step in the governor’s efforts to strengthen the machinery of governance and reposition Rivers State for greater efficiency and service delivery.

In his remarks, Governor Fubara expressed firm confidence in the competence, experience, and capacity of the newly appointed officials to effectively support his administration’s vision. He emphasized that their roles are critical to driving policy coordination, ensuring seamless execution of government programmes, and reinforcing transparency and accountability across all arms of government.

The governor urged Dr. Wokoma and Barr. Ewule to see their appointments not merely as positions of prestige, but as calls to higher responsibility and selfless service to the people of Rivers State. He stressed that his administration remains committed to purposeful leadership anchored on good governance, inclusiveness, and measurable development outcomes.

Governor Fubara further noted that the success of his government depends largely on teamwork, discipline, and unwavering loyalty to the collective interest of the state. He encouraged the new appointees to work harmoniously with other members of the executive council and the civil service to sustain stability and accelerate progress.

Responding on behalf of the appointees, the new SSG and Chief of Staff expressed gratitude to the governor for the trust reposed in them, pledging to deploy their experience and expertise toward advancing the administration’s development agenda.

The appointments are widely seen as part of ongoing efforts by the Fubara-led administration to consolidate governance structures and enhance effective service delivery across Rivers State.