Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has announced transition activities in preparatory to the return to democratic governance.
This is coming six months after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state.
Tinubu had in the wake of political tension between governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister for FCT Nyesom Wike, imposed a six months state of emergency.
The state of emergency elapses next week.
According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Lucky Worika, transition activities are to commence on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, located on Abonnema Wharf Road, Port Harcourt.
The Thanksgiving service is expected to draw permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, security chiefs, traditional rulers, captains of industries, and other invited dignitaries.
Meanwhile, Mr Ibas, on Friday, received the report of the August 30 Local Government election, where he declared that the presidential mandate given to him on March 18 had been fulfilled.
He recalled that his administration was tasked with restoring peace, stabilising governance, and protecting the state’s vital economic assets following months of political unrest.
“When Mr. President entrusted me with this difficult assignment, I pledged to serve with courage and impartiality. Six months after, we have restored calm, stabilized the state, and ensured that Rivers remains a strong economic ally of the nation. While challenges remain, I can confidently say the presidential mandate has been fulfilled,” Ibas stated.
He expressed gratitude to security agencies, civil servants, community leaders, and the people of Rivers State for their cooperation during what he described as a “trying but purposeful” period.
