Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has tasked 16 newly sworn-in permanent secretaries to resist being political in the discharge of their duties.
He said by doing so the civil service can operate more professionally in serving the state effectively.
Fubara gave the charge shortly after the permanent secretaries were sworn in at the Executive Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday according to a statement by his media aide, Boniface Onyedi.
The governor said they were chosen not because they were lucky, but because they have been found competent in their various ministries and can be trusted to offer greater service to the state.
Fubara noted that most ministries were without proper administrative heads with some of them playing supervisory roles, and with their appointment, it is expected that they chart a proper course while committing to do the right things always.
While promising to provide a conducive environment that will enhance their productivity, Fubara said his administration has promised Rivers people better welfare with thriving security, and they are required to key into his policies to ensure better service delivery.