Performing the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners and Special Advisers at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike stated that accountability and responsible application of state resources should guide all commissioners and special advisers.
“Any of you that is here to make money at the expense of service will be disappointed. Do not assault public sensibilities with ostentatious lifestyle that you cannot defend“.
The governor expressed happiness with the quality of the fully constituted State Executive Council describing the team as a: “mix of politicians and technocrats , women and men of good character and excellent experience in diverse endeavours “.
He said that Rivers people expect and deserve nothing less than spectacular performance from the commissioners and special advisers.
Governor Wike said: “We hope and pray that you do not disappoint because to whom much is given, much is expected. Your duty is to serve public interest and accountability is a sacred contract with the people of Rivers State “.
He noted that the inauguration of the 22 commissioners means the State now has the compliment of a full executive council, with four commissioners sworn earlier in the life of the administration.
He explained that the new commissioners are on board to drive the aspirations of the people and assist the government generate necessary policies in line with the New Rivers Development Blueprint.
While thanking the State House of Assembly for the thorough screening and confirmation of the commissioners, the governor called for synergy between all arms of government for the benefit of the state.
High point of the event was the taking of oath by the 22 commissioners and eight special advisers under the watchful eyes of Governor Wike.
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