Social Welfare Ministry Bids Farewell To Jumbo, Welcomes Davies-Dimkpa

staff of the Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation recently held a farewell ceremony in honour of their outgone Permanent Secretary, Professor Justina Jumbo, following her redeployment to the Ministry of Health, and welcomed her successor, Mrs. Lauretta Davies-Dimkpa. In goodwill messages delivered during the send-forth ceremony held in Port Harcourt, staff across various Our Gallerys expressed deep appreciation for Prof. Jumbo’s leadership, work ethics, and her unwavering commitment to social welfare. Her contributions, they noted, would leave a lasting legacy, especially in championing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Describing her as an “energetic and highly committed leader”, the Head of the Press Unit at the Ministry praised Prof. Jumbo’s unwavering dedication, saying, “She was always ready to serve, even at night. Her sense of duty was second to none.” According to the staffers, during her impactful tenure, Prof. Jumbo spearheaded numerous Our Gallerys that enhanced the Ministry’s capacity to serve vulnerable populations across the State. “Her visionary leadership led to the strengthening of social welfare programmes and the establishment of meaningful collaborations with key partners, both local and international.