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

The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a government special announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Dagogo S. A. Wokoma.

Eze Sergeant Chidi Awuse, who holds the traditional title of Nne-Nwe-Eli, Emohua XIII (Olo IV), is the paramount ruler of the ancient Emohua Kingdom in Rivers State.

The appointment places the respected traditional ruler at the helm of the state’s traditional institution, where he is expected to provide leadership and promote unity among traditional rulers across Rivers State.

According to the government announcement, the appointment takes immediate effect.