Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, returned to the state on Friday, two days after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency imposed on the state and ordered his reinstatement.
The governor’s aircraft landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at exactly 11:50 a.m., where he was welcomed by a crowd of jubilant supporters and political allies.
Among those on ground to receive him were former Commissioner for Information and Communications, Barr. Emma Okah; former Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh; former Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Oji Ngofa; and former Commissioner for Environment, Sydney Gbara.
Also present were the former factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo; former Commissioner for Youths, Chisom Gbali; former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Evans Bipi; and former President of NUPENG, Igwe Achese.
Others who joined in the reception included former Commissioner for Education, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; as well as former council chairmen of Port Harcourt City, Ezebunwo Ichemati, and Obio/Akpor, among others.
The governor’s return marks a new phase in Rivers State politics as he resumes duties amid growing expectations from his supporters and stakeholders.
