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IBOK-ETE IBAS Deputy Admiral has been sworn in as the sole administrator of Rivers State.
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The IBA has identified maintaining law and order as his biggest task, citing the main problem in the state.
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His appointment comes after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, with the governor and other officials suspended for six months.
Recently sworn in Rivers State Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas Deputy Admiral IBAS (Retired), has determined that maintaining law and order is his greatest task.
Ibas made the statement while speaking with state legislators following the swearing-in ceremony at the Abuja State Capitol on Wednesday.
According to IBAS, the main problem in Rivers State is maintaining law and order, and he is committed to ensuring that this is achieved.
“We know what led to why we are here,” he said, “Mr. President made it clear on his broadcast. If the main issue is maintaining the law and order in the state, I think that any meaningful activity happens in Rivers, which is the biggest task I have.”
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The IBA also highlights the importance of achieving this goal with other stakeholders.
“We will work with other stakeholders to ensure that we bring peace, order, security and stability to the people and governments of River State and Nigeria,” he said.
The sole administrator’s commitment to upholding the law and orders was suspended for six months after President Bra Tinub declared a state of emergency in Rivers.
River State Emergency: Host Community Warnings Guerrilla Warfare
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the River State and has encountered warnings from oil and gas production communities in the Niger Delta that could trigger guerrilla warfare in the region.
The communities expressed concern that the recent explosion of the Trans-Niger oil pipeline in Bodo, the Gokana local government area of River State, may be related to the victimized former official leaders who felt the situation in the pipeline surveillance contract.
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