In a decisive move, aimed at restructuring administrative operations within Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State, the Mayor, Ezebunwo Ichemati has dissolved all standing committees with immediate effect.

The announcement, made through a public statement eh personally signed and issued on Thursday, June 20, 2024 impacts committees overseeing crucial areas such as revenue collection, sanitation, motor parks, and various ad hoc responsibilities established by the previous administration.

According to the directive, all committee members are instructed to promptly return all properties belonging to the City Council under their custody to the office of the Chairman.

This action is part of the Mayor’s efforts to streamline governance and ensure transparency and efficiency in local government operations.

In addition to the dissolution of committees, the Mayor issued a stern warning to companies operating within the local government jurisdiction, advising them to desist from engaging in any transactions with unauthorized individuals or entities claiming affiliation with the City Council.

Mayor Ichemati emphasized the need for compliance to regulations issued via official channels to avoid engaging with fraudulent agents.

Moreover, security agencies have been mandated to apprehend and prosecute any individual found impersonating legitimate representatives of the local government.

This directive underscores the administration’s commitment to upholding law and order and safeguarding the interests of residents and businesses operating within Port Harcourt City.

The dissolution of these committees marks a significant policy shift under the leadership of Ezebunwo Ichemati, signaling his proactive approach towards governance reform and accountability within Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.

The Mayor’s office has assured residents that further updates regarding new appointments or reconstituted committees will be communicated in due course.