The curtain has fallen on the six-month stewardship of the outgone Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), who officially bowed out of office on Wednesday night.
In a symbolic final act at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Ibas inaugurated Dr. Irringi Brown as the new substantive Head of Service, before addressing the people of Rivers State in a statewide broadcast.
During his farewell speech, the retired naval chief reflected on his tenure and urged unwavering support for reinstated Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stressing the need for stability and continuity in governance.
A Calm but Poised Departure
According to The Nation, Ibas appeared in his signature blue kaftan and trademark glasses, exuding calmness as he stepped out of his office.
Flanked by senior security aides — some carrying files — he walked slowly towards the Government House exit. With hands tucked in his pockets, he paused briefly, adjusted his outfit, and scanned his surroundings one last time before offering a faint smile.
In a move that captured the mood of the moment, Ibas leapt enthusiastically into his waiting SUV, signaling his convoy to depart. The motorcade, headlights piercing the night, glided past the first gate as it swung open, fading into the midnight darkness — a powerful metaphor for the end of his tenure.
This marked the conclusion of Ibas’ short but impactful administration, leaving Rivers people to reflect on his leadership and await the unfolding chapter under Governor Fubara.
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