In a sweeping executive move, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved his entire cabinet with immediate effect, issuing directives for outgoing political appointees to hand over responsibilities to senior civil service officials.
The governor also relieved his former Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, of his appointment and named Onwuka Nzeshi as his new spokesperson. No official reason was given for the sweeping changes.
The statement issued and signed by his recently appointed Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, in an official press release, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, disclosed that Governor Fubara directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most Senior officers in their Ministries with immediate effect.
Governor Fubara thanked the departing officials for their service, acknowledging their “immense contributions” to both the state and his administration. He also extended his best wishes for their future endeavours, emphasizing gratitude for their roles in governance.
The Statement reads:
RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has dissolved the State Executive Council.
His Excellency, the Governor, has therefore directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most Senior officers in their Ministries with immediate effect.
His Excellency further expresses his deepest appreciation to the outgoing members of the Executive Council wishing them the best in their future endeavours.
Signed:
Onwuka Nzeshi,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Rivers State
Thursday, February 12, 2026.