Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resumed his duties at the Government House in Port Harcourt, following the end of the six-month state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu.
The governor, who arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at 11:40 a.m. with his wife, Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, was greeted by a large crowd of supporters, former commissioners, and local government chairmen.
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Upon his return to the Government House, the governor thanked the people for their support and loyalty, expressing his humility at the massive reception.
He described the turnout as a “reactivation of the bond” between his administration and the people of Rivers State.
“I know everybody wants to hear something from me,” Fubara said, “and I want to assure you that we will, by the grace of God, continue to give those things that made you people love us.”
He also promised to deliver a statewide address at 6 p.m. to discuss his plans and officially mark his return to power.
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This development comes after a period of political uncertainty and a state of emergency that had placed the state under a sole administrator, retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas.
The House of Assembly had also resumed sittings the previous day, though the governor was not present.
