Why There’s Change In Governance Structure In Rivers – Solad

The Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area, Engr Thompson Isodiki, has explained that the changes in the governance structure at the state and local government areas in Rivers State were necessitated by the need to maintain peace, secure and preserve critical national and state assets.
Engr Isodiki gave the explanation in his May Day message to the staff of the Local Government and other workers in Okrika, headquarters of the LGA, describing workers as the creators and growers of the economy of any society.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Sole Administrator, Elder Omoni Ayo-Tamuno.
“As you are aware there is change of leadership at the State Level with a Sole Administrator at the helm of affairs who, in his wisdom, appointed me as the Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area.
“The reason for the change was to maintain peace and safeguard national, state and local governments assets”, he explained.
The change, the Sole Administrator stated, “is also intended to create a conducive environment for the law abiding citizens of Rivers State to go about their daily activities without fear of molestation.
“My stay here will be short and during this period  I will do all within my power to encourage the work force to perform their duties faithfully and efficiently “, he added.
Engr Isodiki assured the workers that their salaries and other benefits would be paid promptly while hard work and dedication to duty would also be rewarded, noting that workers needed to be encouraged at all times to increase their productivity.
The Sole Administrator then called on the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) to partner with the Authority of the Local Government to maintain a cordial working relationship and instill in their members good work ethics and discipline at all times.
Meanwhile, the people of Ogoloma in Okrika Local Government Area have been assured that the Youth Development Centre in the area would be put to use.
This assurance was given by the Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government  Area, Engr Thompson Isodiki, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Amanyanabo of Ogoloma, King Emmanuel Obudibo, at his residence in Port Harcourt as part of his strategic engagement with recognized traditional rulers and kings in the local government area.
Engr Isodiki promised that the Youth Development Center would be equipped and made functional to serve the interest of the youths.
“It is a very important project that will offer skills to our youth to be self employed”, he said, adding that ”during the short stay of my administration, the Ogoloma Community will benefit from projects to be embarked upon by the government”.
On the need to curb the spate of stealing in the area, the Sole Administrator said efforts would be made to collaborate with other stakeholders to address the issue.
Engr Isodiki told the King that, the familiarisation visit to the royal fathers was to rub minds with them so as to identify and factor their needs into the development plans of his administration.
The Sole Administrator promised to undertake a needs assessment visit to the post primary schools in the LGA with a view to assisting in the provision of desperately needed basic amenities within available resources.
In his response, King Obudibo noted the change of government at the state and local government and prayed for peace and good governance.
The Amayanabo of Ogoloma thanked the Sole Administrator for the visit and pledged that his community would give all the needed support for him to move the Local Government forward.