The Rivers State Government has initiated its transition from emergency administration to democratic rule, beginning with an interdenominational thanksgiving service scheduled for Sunday in Port Harcourt. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- The service will be held at the Ecumenical Centre with the State Administrator as Special Guest of Honour
- Attendees include permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, security heads, traditional rulers, and industry leaders
- This event marks the formal beginning of the state's return to democratic governance
- The transition follows a period of federal administration aimed at stabilizing the state
- The government has invited all critical stakeholders to participate in the ceremony
- The service symbolizes reconciliation and renewal as the state prepares for elected leadership
- This development follows recent local government elections that restored grassroots democracy
Sources: The Nation
