JUST IN: Rivers State Begins Transition to Democratic Governance

The Rivers State Government has formally commenced its transition from emergency rule to democratic governance.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, announced that an interdenominational thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday as part of the transition activities.

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

Dignitaries invited to the thanksgiving include permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of security and paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, chairmen and members of state boards, as well as captains of industry.

Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the Administrator of Rivers State, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.

The statement read in part:

“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 Industries, Government Officials and invited guests to the Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service, as part of transition activities to usher in Democratic Governance in Rivers State.”