Fubara Appoints Awuse Rivers Traditional Rulers’ Council Chairman

Author: Gist Correspondent

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed the Eze of Emohua Kingdom, His Majesty, Eze (Sir) Sergeant Chidi Awuse, as Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers.

The appointment was announced in a Government Special Announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo S. A. Wokoma, on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Eze Awuse, who holds the traditional title of Nne-Nwe-Eli, Emohua XIII (Olo IV), was appointed in recognition of his position as a traditional ruler in the state.

The statement said the appointment takes immediate effect.

Eze Awuse, who also holds the honours DSSRS and JP, succeeds in the leadership of the council following the governor's approval.