Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has approved the appointment of Mr. Yibo Koko as the Director-General of the State Tourism Development Agency. Danagogo stated that Koko’s appointment followed Wike’s conviction that he would use his experience and exposure to take the Rivers Tourism Development Agency to greater height. Also, Osimah Gina is now Commissioner, Physical Planning and Urban Development while Mrs. Inime Chiwenwo-Aguma is Commissioner, Social Welfare and Rehabilitation. Others are Mrs Ifeoma Nwankpa, Commissioner, Commerce and Industry; Dr Peter Medee, Commissioner, Energy and Natural Resources; Dr Bariere Thomas, Commissioner, Special Duties; and Dr Fred Kpakpol, Commissioner for Agriculture. Elder Tasie Chinedu takes over as Commissioner, Ministry of Housing, Mr. Rodaford Long-John (Local Government Affairs) and Prof. Kaniye Ebeku (Education).

Source: Punch January 02, 2020 13:41 UTC