Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Appoints Dr Dagogo Wokoma as SSG, Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff in Strategic Leadership Reshuffle!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (Journalist) | Sele Media Africa
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Dr Dagogo Wokoma as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Mr Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff, signalling a strategic consolidation of his administrative team.
The appointments, formally announced by the state government, come at a critical period in Rivers State’s political landscape, as the administration continues to navigate governance priorities, institutional reforms, and evolving political dynamics within the oil-rich Niger Delta state.
Strengthening the Executive Arm
As Secretary to the State Government, Dr Wokoma is expected to coordinate executive policies, oversee inter-ministerial collaboration, and serve as a key link between the governor’s office and other arms of government. The SSG position is pivotal in policy harmonisation, cabinet coordination, and implementation oversight.
Meanwhile, Sunny Ewule, as Chief of Staff, will manage the governor’s schedule, supervise administrative processes within Government House, and facilitate high-level engagements critical to policy execution and political strategy.
Government officials describe the appointments as part of broader efforts to enhance administrative efficiency, reinforce institutional stability, and ensure effective service delivery across the state.
Political Context and Governance Implications
The appointments arrive amid sustained public attention on Rivers State’s political climate. Analysts note that leadership adjustments within the executive branch often reflect a governor’s intent to consolidate authority, align policy direction, and strengthen loyalty within the inner circle of governance.
Rivers State, one of Nigeria’s leading oil-producing states, plays a significant role in national revenue generation. As such, administrative decisions within the state often carry both regional and national implications.
Observers suggest that the new appointments could influence governance outcomes in areas such as infrastructure development, fiscal management, public sector coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Commitment to Continuity and Reform
Governor Fubara has repeatedly emphasised his administration’s commitment to continuity in governance, transparency, and developmental progress. The inclusion of experienced figures in strategic roles is seen as an effort to maintain institutional coherence while advancing reform-oriented objectives.
Political watchers will closely monitor how the new SSG and Chief of Staff shape policy execution and executive coordination in the months ahead.
Sources
Premium Times
The Punch
Vanguard
Channels Television
Mustapha Labake Omowumi is a journalist from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a graduate of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Mathematics. He demonstrates a strong commitment to professional journalism, with a keen interest in writing and storytelling, guided by principles of self-discipline, accuracy, and trustworthiness.
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