Governor says action is part of reforms to reposition state institutions, pledges to deliver on promises of good governance
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the State Pensions Board with immediate effect, in what appears to be part of his administration’s ongoing reforms to strengthen institutions and ensure greater efficiency in service delivery.
The announcement was made on Friday in Port Harcourt by the State Head of Service, Mrs. Inyingi Brown, who conveyed the governor’s directive to the public. According to her, the governor instructed that the responsibilities of the board will temporarily be handled by the office of the State Accountant General until a new board is duly constituted.
The dissolution of the Pensions Board comes at a time when Governor Fubara has been reasserting his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises and repositioning the state for sustainable growth. Since resuming office, the governor has emphasized his determination to run a transparent government that places the welfare of civil servants and retirees at the forefront.
In his early days in office, Fubara pledged to restore dignity and trust in the state’s institutions while prioritizing prompt payment of pensions and gratuities, which have been a long-standing concern for many retired workers. This latest move is therefore seen as a step toward realigning the system with his vision of accountability and responsiveness.
Observers say the temporary transfer of the board’s functions to the Accountant General’s office will ensure continuity while giving the government time to restructure the Pensions Board for better service delivery. Stakeholders and pensioners across the state are now looking forward to the formation of a new board that will not only manage pension matters but also reflect the governor’s promise of efficiency, fairness, and compassion in governance.
Governor Fubara, who has repeatedly assured Rivers people of his readiness to work in their best interest, maintains that reforms like this are necessary to build a stronger foundation for the state’s progress.
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