BREAKING: FG Declares End of Emergency Rule in Rivers, Restores Democratic Governance as Fubara Resumes Office

The Rivers State Government has officially announced the transition from emergency rule to democratic governance.

According to The Genius Media Nigeria, the disclosure was made in a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof.

As part of the transition programme, an interdenominational church thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday.

The thanksgiving event is scheduled to take place at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt, by 10 a.m., with guests expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m.

Among those invited are permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of state security agencies, paramilitary officers, traditional rulers, members of boards and governing councils, captains of industries, and other stakeholders.

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has been named the Special Guest of Honour.

The statement read in part:
“The Government of Rivers State is pleased to invite the 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 Industries, Government Officials, and other invited guests to the Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service, as part of transition activities to usher in democratic governance in Rivers State.”

Meanwhile, Naija News reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to return to office following his suspension by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.