Title: Rivers Government Begins Secretariat Renovation, Restricts Access to Essential Staff Only Date Published: 29 December 2025 Description: The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of renovation works at the State Secretariat Complex, with a directive limiting access to only essential staff beginning from Friday, January 2, 2026.In a circular issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service and dated December 29, 2025, the approval of Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara was conveyed to all key government offices, including the Secretary to the State Government, chairmen of the Civil Service and Local Government Service Commissions, permanent secretaries, auditors-general, and heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).According to the directive, permanent secretaries and heads of MDAs are to ensure that only officers whose duties are critical to the operations of their respective establishments are granted access to the Secretariat Complex during the renovation period. The measure, the government said, is aimed at guaranteeing the safety of workers and ensuring the smooth execution of the renovation project.The circular further noted that additional directives regarding the resumption of normal work activities at the Secretariat will be communicated in due course, urging all concerned to comply strictly with the instruction. Attached Images: 9f33b20e662c00d5083f985a2c738ea61323aefc1704fb08f9989be718482eb4.jpg Attached Video: None