The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe, has announced the appointment of Dr Iyingi Brown as the acting Head of Service, HoS, in the state.

Ibas, in an early morning announcement on Tuesday, said that Brown would serve in the interim until a new HoS is appointed, just as he announced the resignation of the former HoS, Dr George Nwaeke, describing it as saddening.

He said he appreciated Nwaeke’s immense contributions in his administration and wished him well in his future endeavors.

Ibas, however, assured the people of the state of his commitment to neutrality, peace and stability.

Meanwhile, the Administrator has also appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers state government.

Ibas, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, said the appointment followed a careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience and performance during rigorous selection process.

He revealed that Worika’s career spanned academia, international legal practice and high level policy advisory roles.

Ekwa noted that it made him uniquely qualified to support the Administrator in the onerous task of achieving the President Bola Tinubu’s mandate.

According to Ibas, Worika’s appointment is with immediate effect.

9News Nigeria reports that Brown, before the appointment, was the Permanent Secretary, Welfare, Office of the Head of Service.