Governor Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pension Board, Assigns Responsibilities To Accountant General
By Oludare Joshua
In a significant administrative move, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State announced the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board. This decision was officially communicated in a Government Special Announcement released on Friday evening by the State Head of Service, Mrs. Inyingi Brown.
Following the dissolution, the responsibilities of the board will be temporarily managed by the Office of the Accountant General until a new board is appointed. The announcement underlines Fubara’s commitment to transitioning administrative functions within the state government efficiently.
The four-paragraph statement instructed members of the dissolved board to hand over all properties and assets in their possession to the Director of Administration of the Pension Board. The directive reads in part: “The Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board. Consequently, the Office of the Accountant General of Rivers State will handle the functions of the Board.”
Furthermore, the statement indicated that a new board will be constituted in due course to oversee pension matters within the state.
This dissolution is Governor Fubara’s first major directive since his reinstatement by President Bola Tinubu on September 18, marking a pivotal moment in his administration as he begins to implement his governance agenda.
