Rivers State Begins Transition from Emergency Rule to Democratic Governance

Rivers State Government has formally commenced the transition from emergency rule to democratic governance. The announcement was made via a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika. The transition follows nearly six months of emergency rule, which was declared by President Bola Tinubu on 18 March 2025.

As part of the transition, there will be an interdenominational church thanksgiving service.

Invited guests include: permanent secretaries; local government chairmen; heads of security and para-military agencies; traditional rulers; chairmen and members of boards and governing councils; captains of industry; government officials; and other invited guests.