Gov. Fubara ends contract extensions for retired permanent secretaries Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has put an end to the long-standing practice of extending the contracts of retired permanent secretaries in the state civil service. This decision, announced during the swearing-in ceremony of six new permanent secretaries at Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, is seen as a significant move to allow fresh talent to ascend within the civil service. The practice of keeping retired officials on contract has often been criticized for stalling the career progression of lower-level workers...