Rivers state's Information Commissioner resigns

Austin Tam-George, the Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, has resigned his position.

His resignation, which was communicated to Governor Nyesom Wike on Friday morning, takes effect immediately.

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He said he handed over to the Director of Administration, Ministry of Information.

“I wish to resign my appointment as Commissioner for Information and Communication with effect from today, June 23, 2017,” Mr. Tam-George said in the letter obtained by PREMIUM TIMES. “I have handed over officially to the Director of Administration of the Ministry.”

“Thank for the opportunity to serve the state,” he added.