Politics
FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS GIVEN TO RIVERS STATE PEOPLE THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF WIKE
1. Frank Owhor – South/South Rep. of the North East Development Commission (Ikwerre)
Date: July 18, 2023
2. Boma Iyaye – NDDC Executive Director, Finance & Admin (Okrika)
Date: August 29, 2023
3. Tony Chidugam Okocha – NDDC Rivers State Representative in the NDDC Board (Ikwerre)
Date: August 29, 2023
4. Barr. Clifford Oparaodu – Secretary, ICPC (Ikwerre)
Date: October 17, 2023
5. Michael .O. Chinda – Senior Special Assistant on Land, Urban and Regional Planning, FCT (Ikwerre)
Date: October 24, 2023
6. Dr. Barivure Fred Kpakol – Senior Special Assistant(SSA) on Environment and Waste Management, FCT (Ogoni)
Date: October 24, 2023
7. Prof. Anugbum Onuoha – INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Rivers State (Ikwerre) Date: October 25, 2023
8. Barrister Rufus Nkereowaji – Member of Federal Civil Service Commission(Representing Rivers,Delta & Bayelsa) (Andoni)
Date: October 28, 2023
9. Prof. Henry Itotenaan Ogiri – Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission (Abua)
Date: November 8, 2023
10. Desmond Akawor – Federal Commissioner Representing Rivers State on the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (Oyigbo)
Date: November 23, 2023
11. Mr. Ledum Mitee – Non Executive Director, NNPCL (Ogoni)
Date: November 27, 2023
12. Bro Felix Amaechi Obuah – Chairman, Governing Board of The University of Port Harcourt Business School (Ogba)
Date: December 1, 2023
13. Obiajunwa Divine Nnochiri – Senior Legislative Aide to RT. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker House of Representative (Etche)
Date: January 3, 2024
14. Prince Weli Wosu – Member, South South – Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) (Ikwerre)
Date: January 10, 2024
15. Chief Anthony Okeah – Commissioner/South-South Representative in the Abuja Civil Service Commission (Ikwerre)
Date: March 12, 2024
16. Chief Felix Obuah – Coordinator Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (Ogba)
Date: March 12, 2024
17. RT. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche – The Special Committee for the Eradication of Social Vices in Tertiary Institutions, Member (Ekpeye)
Date: 2024
18. Alabo Dax George-Kelly – (BCDA) Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (Kalabari)
Date: March 14, 2024
19. Hon. Chidi Amadi – Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister (Ikwerre)
Date: March 15, 2024
20. Maureen Tamuno – Managing Director of Abuja Investment Company Limited (Kalabari)
Date: April 4th, 2024
21. Bariate Innocent Barikor – DG of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (Ogoni)
Date: April 26, 2024
22. Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, FNSE, DSSRS – DG/CEO of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Ikwerre)
Date: May 22, 2024
23. Senator George Thompson Sekibo – Chairman, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny (Okrika)
Date: June 15, 2024
24. Hon. Asita Honourable – Member, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny (Engene)
Date: June 15, 2024
25. Prof. Princewill Chike – Member, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State (Ikwerre)
Date: June 15, 2024
26. Isobo Jack – Member, Alex Ekwueme University Ebonyi (Kalabari)
Date: June 14, 2024
27. Ipalibo Harry M – Member, Federal University of Health Azare, Bauchi (Kalabari)
Date: June 14, 2024
28. Marcus Nle Eji – Member, Federal Polytechnic, Isuechi Abia State (Ogoni)
Date: June 14, 2024
29. Barr. Oshima Ginah – Member, Federal Polytechnic Ukana, Akwa Ibom (Kalabari)
Date: June 14, 2024
30. Mrs Ukiel Oyaghiri – Member, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State (Abua)
Date: June 14, 2024
31. Baridakara Gbarato – Member, Federal Polytechnic Daura, Katsina State (Ogoni)
Date: June 14, 2024
32. Mrs Inimie Aguma – Member, Federal College of Education, Oyo State (Ikwerre)
Date: June 14, 2024
33. Prince Melubari Akekue – Chairman, Federal College of Education, Aha Amufu, Enugu State (Ogoni)
Date: June 14, 2024
34. Prince Chinedu Mmom – Member, Federal College of Education, Poitkisum, Yobe State (Ikwerre)
Date: June 14, 2024
35 Chukwuka Nwanodu – Member, Federal College of Edu(Tech) Akoka Lagos State ()
Date: June 14, 2024
36. Dr. Jacobson Nbina – Member, Federal College of Education, Ondo State (Ogoni)
Date: June 14, 2024
37. Chief Kadilo Kabaari – Member, University of Port Harcourt (Ogoni)
Date: June 14, 2024
38. Prof. Kaniye Ebeku – Member, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State (Ekpeye)
Date: June 14, 2024
39. Hon. Ojukaye Flag Amachree – Director of Energy Security in the National Security Adviser Office – ONSA (Kalabari)
ME: Though I don’t like Wike’s style as an individual but One thing about him is that he creates impact anywhere he goes!!
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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