Nigeria, March 25 -- The Head of Civil Service in Rivers State, George Nwaeke, has resigned.

"The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, is saddened to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Mr Nwaeke."

Mr Nwaeke's resignation is contained in an email sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday morning by the chief of staff to the sole administrator.

No reason was given for his resignation, but the administrator thanked the resigned head of service for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours.

"In the interim, Iyingi Brown, Permanent Secretary Welfare, Office of the Head of Service has been appointed in acting capacity until a new Head of Service is appointed...