BREAKING: Transition to democracy begins in Rivers

The Rivers State Government has formally announced the commencement of its transition from emergency rule to democratic governance.

As part of the activities marking this new phase, an interdenominational church thanksgiving service has been scheduled to hold on Sunday. The event is designed to bring together leaders, citizens, and stakeholders to reflect on the journey so far and seek divine guidance for the future of the state.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, extended an invitation to all critical stakeholders to participate in the thanksgiving service.

Those invited are the permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of state security, paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, Chairmen and members of boards,m and captains of industries among others.

The thanksgiving is to hold at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt at 10am with all guests asked to be seated by 9:30am.

The statement named Rivers Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) as the Special Guest of Honour.

The statement said: “The Government of Rivers State is pleased to invite the 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”.

(Nation)