Ibok-Ete Ibas
Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas is a retired Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral who served as the Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021. Born on September 27, 1960, in Nko, Cross River State, he has an extensive military education and training background, having attended various military courses both in Nigeria and abroad. His leadership experience in the Navy has positioned him as a key figure in Nigerian military operations. Recently, he was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Administrator of Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency due to a political crisis in the state.
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Rear Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas was appointed as Administrator during the emergency rule in Rivers State.
Rivers CJ Declines to Probe Fubara Amid Impeachment Saga
Nigeria· 2026-01-23
Another clear winner is the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), who was entrusted with overseeing Rivers during its most turbulent period.
Tinubu Reinstates Fubara as GoveNigeria· 2025-09-18
The State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) was lobbying for an extension of the emergency rule.
Support Base Wanes Amidst UNigeria· 2025-09-07
Tinubu appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Sole Administrator to restore political stability in Fubara's place.
Fubara's Return as Rivers Governor Disappoints CUPPNigeria· 2025-09-01
Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.) was appointed as the sole administrator to oversee the affairs of Rivers State.
Fubara, Loyalists Absent as Gov Eyes SeptembNigeria· 2025-08-31
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas declared Friday a half-day for civil servants to enable them to travel for the polls.
Residents Stock Up, Travel for SaturdayNigeria· 2025-08-29
Ibas is the State Sole Administrator who appointed Iheanachor and others to oversee the councils.
Rivers Crisis: Police Seek Two OfficialsNigeria· 2025-07-06
Ibok-Ete Ibas has enjoined Corps Members to demonstrate utmost commitment in service to their host communities.
Serve host communities with commitment, Ibas urges corps members – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-07-01
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) is the Sole Administrator of Rivers State who was queried over expenditure in the budget.
Rivers Budget: Reps Query ₦1.48tn SpendingNigeria· 2025-06-30
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) has hailed the Rivers Angels Football Club for retaining the President Federation Cup Women’s title.
Rivers Angels Win: Ibas Pledges N50mNigeria· 2025-06-28
Retired Vice-Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas was appointed to oversee governance in the state for six months.
Fubara, Amaewhule Meet in Abuja Peace TalksNigeria· 2025-06-26Ibok-Ete Ibas is the Sole Administrator who appointed Ineanachor.
Rivers Cultists Kill Policeman, VigilanteNigeria· 2025-06-24
Ibok-Ete Ibas is the State Sole Administrator who appointed Goodluck Ihemnacho.
Rivers LG Administrator Resigns Amidst ControversyNigeria· 2025-06-21
Ibok-Ete Ibas is the Sole Administrator of Rivers State who is currently overseeing the budget.
85% Drafted by Fubara — SenateNigeria· 2025-06-19
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas raised alarms over the lack of transparency and missing records from the 2024 budget cycle.
Senate to Track N1.48trn SpendingNigeria· 2025-06-19Vice Adm Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) is the Rivers Sole Administrator overseeing the nominees.
Tinubu's 17 Rivers Agency Nominees Screened by SenateNigeria· 2025-06-18
Ibok-Ete Ibas is the Sole Administrator of Rivers State who defended the proposed budget before the House of Representatives.
Rivers Budget 2025: Fubara's Return AnticipatedNigeria· 2025-06-11Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas is the Sole Administrator of Rivers State who appointed 11 new permanent secretaries.
Rivers administrator appoints 11 new perm secsNigeria· 2025-06-04
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas stated this shortly after an inspection of key state projects.
Ibas promises to revamp Rivers technical, vocational centreNigeria· 2025-05-24
Ibok-Ete Ibas has called for the effective prosecution of oil thieves to curb the rampant economic sabotage crippling Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Ibas demands stiffer punishment for oil theft in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-23
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas is described as the Sole Administrator of the state, whose appointment was criticized.
Fubara welcome to join Rivers APC, says chairNigeria· 2025-05-21
The President also appointed a retired naval chief, Ibok-Ete Ibas, as the sole administrator of the oil-rich state.
'My spirit has left there,’ Fubara speaks on Rivers emergency ruleNigeria· 2025-05-11
Ibok-Ete Ibas is the Rivers State Sole Administrator overseeing the activities of the state.
Senate sets up committee to oversee Rivers administrator – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-06
Ibok-Ete Ibas has charged participants of Senior Course 47 to provide practical solutions to Nigeria's security challenges.
Find practical solutions to Nigeria's insecurity, Ibas tells militaryNigeria· 2025-05-05
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas was appointed as the sole administrator following the state of emergency declared by President Tinubu.
Wike, Fubara to begin dialogue after Osoba’s mediationNigeria· 2025-05-02
Ibok-Ete Ibas is the Vice Admiral and Sole Administrator of Rivers State who recognized the workforce's contributions.
Labour pushes for tax cut, pension overhaul in fresh 20-point demandNigeria· 2025-05-02
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas stated this during a meeting with the leadership of the Unity Schools Old Students Association.
Rivers pledges support for socio-economic progress, youth developmentNigeria· 2025-04-27
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has requested more time from the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers to properly brief the committee on the developments in the state.
Rivers' sole administrator seeks more time to brief RepsNigeria· 2025-04-25
Ibok-Ete Ibas was expected to appear before the House of Representatives Committee overseeing the state’s administration but did not attend the meeting.
Ibas meets Reps panel today as protests continueNigeria· 2025-04-25
Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) is the sole administrator in Rivers State, acting with audacity against democratic structures.
Rivers emergency rule: Ibas isn’t a governorNigeria· 2025-04-22
