In a move aimed at bolstering his administration’s advisory team, Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of five new Special Advisers. The announcement, made on January 1, 2026, highlights the governor’s efforts to enhance governance and decision-making processes in the state.
The appointees, drawn from diverse professional backgrounds including law, academia, and public service, are set to bring their expertise to key areas of state administration. They include Barrister Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Professor Peter Medee, Barrister Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Hon. Victor Ekaro, and Dr. Darlington Oji.
According to the official statement from the Ministry of Information and Communications, the new advisers will be sworn in during a ceremony scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt. The event is slated to begin at noon, with all appointees required to be seated by 11:30 a.m.
While specific portfolios for the advisers have not been detailed in the announcement, their roles are expected to support the governor’s vision for a more efficient and responsive government.
The appointments have been met with anticipation from political observers, who see them as a strategic step to consolidate the administration’s agenda in the new year.
Full Statement reads:
Government Special Announcement
The Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers:
Barrister Eloka Tasie-Amadi,
Professor Peter Medee,
Barrister Emmanuel Frank Fubara,
Hon. Victor Ekaro, and
Dr. Darlington Oji.
The appointees will be formally sworn in on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt, at noon prompt.
Those to be sworn-in are expected to be seated by 11:30 a.m.
Signed: Dr. Honour Sirawoo, mni Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Communications.
January 1, 2026
