February 15, 2017

Wike Sacks Commissioner of Health, Dr Theophilus Odagme

Hamilton Nwosa

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From Right: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Theophilus Odagme,

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has relieved the State Commissioner of Health, Dr Theophilus Odagme of his appointment as a commissioner in the State Executive Council.

Briefing journalists after the Rivers State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, State Information Commissioner, Dr Austin Tam-George noted that the governor wished the former commissioner well in his future endeavour.

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