Dr. Adaeze Oreh Excluded as Rivers Assembly Invites Only 9 Commissioner Nominees for Screening
Dr. Adaeze Oreh Excluded as Rivers Assembly Invites Only 9 Commissioner Nominees for Screening
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially commenced the process for reconstituting the State Executive Council following recent political developments, issuing a special government announcement inviting nine nominees for commissioner positions to submit their credentials ahead of screening.
In a public notice released today, the Assembly directed the listed nominees to forward forty (40) sets of their Curriculum Vitae (CVs), photocopies of academic and professional credentials, and evidence of tax compliance to the office of the Clerk at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt.
The nominees invited for the screening exercise are:
1. Professor Datonye Alasia – A prominent medical professional and former Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State chapter, known for his contributions to healthcare discourse in the state.
2. Mr. Tonye Bellgam
3. Professor Temple Nwofor
4. Dr. Peters Nwagor
5. Mrs. Charity Deemua
6. Tamuno Williams, Esq.
7. Mr. Lekue Kenneth
8. Otonye TKD Amachree, Esq.
9. Sir Amairigha Edward Hart
The announcement comes amid ongoing realignments in Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration, following the dissolution of the previous State Executive Council and related consultations with lawmakers and stakeholders. Sources indicate this forms part of efforts to transmit an updated commissioner list to the Assembly for confirmation, alongside preparations for the 2026 budget framework.
Notable Exclusion Sparks Attention
Prominently absent from the list is Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, the immediate past Commissioner for Health, who had been widely praised for her contributions to revamping the state’s healthcare sector during her tenure. Calls from various quarters—including health professionals, civil society groups, and some political commentators—had urged her reappointment to continue the momentum in health reforms, including advancements in cancer and cardiovascular care infrastructure.
