Rivers commissioner loyal to Wike resigns from Fubara s cabinet

Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, has resigned from the State Executive Council.

Mmom is a noted supporter of former Gov. Nyesom Wike.

In his resignation letter dated May 15, 2024, Professor Mmom cited a “toxic” working atmosphere as the cause for his departure, claiming that such an environment would make it difficult to fulfil “my set targets for the Education sector in the State.”

He thanked Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the opportunity to serve in his government, and wished him well.

The letter read: “It is a truism that a calm, safe and friendly environment would stimulate efficient service delivery and enhanced productivity.

“It is however unfortunate to note that my current work space has become toxic and no longer guarantees a favourable environment to enable me realize my set targets for the Education sector in the State.

“There is loss of trust, animosity and sharp division among colleagues in the same cabinet which is unhealthy and very unfortunate.

I want to thank Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve in your cabinet and wish your administration well.

“Kindly accept the assurances of my esteemed regards.”

Professor Mmom was among the Commissioners that resigned from the Fubara cabinet last year during the heat of the political crisis in the state, before the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.

He returned to the Fubara administration as Commissioner for Education, but has publicly shown that his loyalty lies with the former Governor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.

(Nation)