Governor Rotimi Amaechi

 

Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has pledged to appoint more women as permanent secretaries in the State civil service.

Governor Amaechi stated this on Thursday during an interactive session with Rivers women at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Port Harcourt.

 

He said the decision was in line with his determination to promote gender equity and equality. Amaechi added that the state executive council during its last meeting has resolved to appoint more female permanent secretaries.

“We have in three or four cabinet meetings ago, decided that we must increase the number of women permanent secretaries and two or three days ago, I approved and directed the Head of Service to prepare the swearing-in of a woman and we are still thinking that one more woman be appointed as permanent secretary ”

 

Amaechi reiterated his administration’s determination to create job opportunities for women and build human capital in the state.

The state chief executive said his administration would continue the yearly Christmas discount market to cushion the effects of the yuletide season increase in prices of goods and services on the people.

-ThisDay

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