The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Garba Lado, recently led a delegation of presidential nominees from Rivers State to appear before the Senate Ad-hoc Committees for screening and confirmation into key state institutions.
The nominees by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, are being considered for appointments into the following institutions:
1. Rivers State Civil Service Commission
Dr. Barikor Livinus Baribuma – Chairman
Ambassador Lot Peter Egopija – Member
Ms. Maeve Ere-Bestman – Member
Mrs. Joy Obiaju – Member
Mrs. Charity Lloyd Harry – Member
2. Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC)
Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey – Chairman
Mr. Lezaasi Lenee Torbira – Member
Professor (Dr.) Arthur Nwafor – Member
Professor Godfrey Woke Mbudiogha – Member
Professor (Dame) Joyce Akaniwor – Member
Dr. (Mrs.) Olive A. Bruce – Member
Professor Chidi Halliday – Member
3. Rivers State Local Government Service Commission
Mr. Israel N. Amadi – Chairman
Mr. Linus Nwandem – Member
Lady Christabel Ego George-Didia – Member
Dr. Tonye D. Willie Pepple – Member
Barr. Richard U. Ewoh – Member
Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ofik (Rtd) – Member
Barrister Sammy Apiafi – Member
4. Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board
Dr. Dawari George – Chairman
Dr. Chituru Adiele – Executive Director
Professor Kaladada Korubp – Member
Dr. Benjamin Osarolaka Osaro – Member
Mrs. Anne Obomanu – Member
Professor Grace Robinson Bassey – Member
Dr. Mike Alagala – Member
Mr. Sunday Asetubobe – Member
Mr. Dagogo Alabo – Representative, Ministry of Health
Victoria Boma Samuel – Representative, Ministry of Local Government Affairs
Ms. Carmelita Ekenyi Agborubere – Representative, Ministry of Women’s Affairs
Mr. James Ngochindo Epobari – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Clifford Paul – Representative, ALGON Rivers State
Elder Luke Usang – Representative, Local Government Civil Service Commission
Mr. Romeo Osima Isokariari – Representative, Ministry of Justice
Senator Lado highlighted the importance of these appointments in repositioning governance, enhancing institutional efficiency, and deepening democratic practices in Rivers State. He emphasized the strategic nature of the agencies and the confidence reposed in the nominees by the President.
“These nominees represent a strong blend of experience, integrity, and professional excellence. Their appointment is a testament to Mr. President’s commitment to inclusive governance and institutional reform,” he stated.
The Senate Ad-hoc Committees assured that the screening process would be fair and thorough, guided by competence, track record, and constitutional mandates.
This exercise marks another milestone in the administration’s efforts to drive transformational leadership and sustainable development across the states in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda
