The Digest:
In a swift administrative restructuring, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the State Pensions Board, transferring its responsibilities to the Office of the Accountant General pending new appointments. The move signals potential reforms in the state's pension management system and reflects the governor's ongoing reorganization of key government institutions.
Key Points:
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board, effective immediately
- Announcement made by Head of Service, Mrs Inyingi Brow, in Port Harcourt
- State Accountant General's office to assume pension board functions temporarily
- Decision indicates potential overhaul of pension administration system
- The move follows a period of political tension and administrative changes in Rivers State
- New board composition expected to be announced in due course
- Action continues Fubara's pattern of institutional restructuring since taking office
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
