Governor Fubara Opens National Council on Establishments, Advances Civil Service Reform Agenda | Daily Policy Tracker


Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared open the 48th Meeting of the National Council on Establishments in Port Harcourt, where he presented Rivers State's ongoing public service reform initiatives. He highlighted measures implemented by his administration to improve workers' welfare, including payment of a minimum wage above the national benchmark, timely payment of salaries, pensions, gratuities, and bonuses, regular staff promotions, and the ongoing remodelling of the State Secretariat into a modern, technology-driven workplace. The Governor also challenged delegates to produce practical recommendations capable of strengthening public institutions, promoting professionalism, improving transparency, and enhancing productivity throughout Nigeria's civil service.
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Rivers State Begins Construction Of RIVEN Medical Industries Manufacturing Hub To Strengthen Healthcare Production


The Rivers State Government officially commenced construction of the RIVEN Medical Industries project at Rumuosi along the East-West Road in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. During the groundbreaking ceremony, the state launched a specialized manufacturing initiative dedicated to producing medical consumables, essential clinical materials, and healthcare equipment within Rivers State. The project forms part of the administration's strategy to strengthen healthcare self-reliance while expanding industrial development beyond the oil sector. In addition to supporting domestic production, the manufacturing hub is expected to generate skilled technical employment, stimulate local industrial investment, and improve the availability of essential medical supplies. The initiative also leverages the state's stable operating environment to encourage sustained private-sector participation in healthcare manufacturing.
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