The Government of Rivers State has announced the commencement of return to democratic governance after six months of emergency rule.
This was revealed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika who in a statement invited all concerned stakeholders to a church service as part of the transition programme.
The thanksgiving which is slated for 10 a.m. at the Ecumenical Centre, will require invited guests to be seated by 9:30 a.m.
In the statement, those invited are permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of security and paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, chairmen and members of boards, captains of industries and governing councils
“The Government of Rivers State is pleased to invite Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Chairmen, Heads of State Security and Para-Military Agencies, Traditional Rulers, Chairmen and Members of Boards and Governing Councils, Captains of Industry, Government Officials, and invited guests to the Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service, as part of the transition activities to usher in democratic governance in Rivers State.
Emergency rule was imposed on the state on March 18, 2025 at the height of the political crisis that emanated from the fallout between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
President Tinubu had thereafter announced in a broadcast, the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, for six months and appointed a sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) to oversee the affairs of the state for six months.
