Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), the newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to work with all stakeholders to restore lasting peace in the state.
The retired military chief made the pledge shortly after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.
According to him, the immediate task is to maintain law and order in Rivers State and restore peace, security and stability to the state.
He said: “So far, I think we know the circumstances that led to where we are here, and Mr President made it very clear in his broadcast, and if the main issue is that of maintaining law and order in the state, I think for any meaningful activity to take place in Rivers State, that is the utmost task that I have to work together with all other stakeholders to ensure that we bring peace, order, security and stability to the people and government of Rivers State and Nigeria at large.”