Rivers State Government Reconstruction: Fubara Appoints New CoS, SSG
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has initiated a sweeping Rivers State Government Reconstruction, moving decisively to reconstitute his administration with the appointment and immediate swearing in of key principal officers. The action follows the recent dissolution of the State Executive Council, a development that created a temporary administrative vacuum and heightened political tension across the oil rich state.
At a formal ceremony held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, February 26, 2026, Governor Fubara inaugurated seasoned technocrat Dr. Tammy Danagogo as Secretary to the State Government and Hon. Chidi Amadi as Chief of Staff. The appointments are widely interpreted by political observers as a strategic reset designed to stabilize governance and reinforce administrative coordination at a critical period.
Dr. Danagogo’s return to the heart of government is considered particularly significant. Having previously held influential positions within the state and at the federal level, he brings institutional memory and policy experience that many analysts believe will be crucial in steering the administration through its transitional phase. As Secretary to the State Government, he is expected to supervise inter ministerial coordination, drive policy implementation, and ensure continuity in key development projects.
In further strengthening the legal architecture of his cabinet, Governor Fubara also appointed Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. The move comes amid ongoing political complexities within the state, with legal strategists noting that a strong Justice Ministry will be central to navigating constitutional and legislative challenges.
The Governor did not stop there. Former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Edison Ehie, was assigned a prominent role within the executive structure, a decision seen as an effort to consolidate internal alliances and reinforce executive legislative synergy. Hon. Dagogo Ewule was also drafted into the administration to oversee a key portfolio aimed at deepening grassroots engagement and expanding the impact of state programs at the local government level.
Addressing the newly sworn in officials, Governor Fubara stressed that the appointments were driven strictly by merit, competence, and alignment with his development blueprint. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to the Rivers First agenda, emphasizing infrastructure renewal, youth empowerment, civil service reform, healthcare expansion, and improved social welfare delivery.
Political analysts describe the rapid pace of the Siminalayi Fubara appointments as a calculated demonstration of executive authority. By swiftly filling critical posts after dissolving the previous cabinet, the Governor appears determined to prevent disruptions in governance and to reassure investors and residents that the machinery of state remains fully operational.
Sources within Government House indicate that additional commissioners and special advisers are expected to be unveiled in the coming days as the Governor finalizes what insiders describe as a leaner and more performance driven executive council. The administration is reportedly prioritizing fiscal discipline, transparency in procurement, and accelerated completion of ongoing infrastructure projects across all 23 local government areas. READ ALSO Arizona Desert Baby Abandonment: Infant Rescued Against All Odds
For many residents, the reconstruction of the Rivers State government marks the beginning of a new governing phase under Fubara’s leadership. With the administrative core now firmly reestablished, attention will shift to policy execution and the tangible delivery of campaign promises.
As the political climate in Rivers State continues to draw national attention, the coming weeks are expected to test how effectively the newly constituted team can translate this structural reset into measurable development outcomes.
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