Austin Ben-Chioma

Mr Austin Ben-Chioma, the Rivers State Commissioner for Environment, has tendered his resignation from Governor Fubara’s cabinet.

The Commissioner resigned on Friday, 15th December, 2023.

He cited personal reasons as responsible for his resignation according to the letter he signed.

Ben-Chioma’s resignation makes it the ninth commissioner to tender a resignation letter as a result of the political war between Governor Fubara and his predecessor in office, Nyesom Wike.