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Rivers assembly resumes, pledges to bridge administrative gaps

Speaker Martins Amaewhule, who presided over the session, noted that members were committed to bridging the gaps.

• September 18, 2025
Rivers House of Assembly
Rivers House of Assembly [Photo credit:Premium Times

The Rivers House of Assembly has restated its commitment to legislative duties and bridging administrative gaps as it sets to approve commissions for the various ministries.

This followed a resolution reached by members to write Governor Siminalaye Fubara requesting a list of commissioners’ nominees.

The resolution was reached at Thursday’s plenary at the House legislative quarters in Port Harcourt.

The session marked the first legislative task undertaken by the lawmakers upon the restoration of democratic rule in the state, following the lifting of the state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu.

Speaker Martins Amaewhule, who presided over the session, noted that members were committed to bridging the gaps.

He admitted that there were various gaps caused by the six-month suspension.

According to him, the House was ready to provide necessary legislative backing to address all inadequacies and support good governance.

The lawmakers also resolved to invite Mr Fubara to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill without further delay.

Mr Tinubu, on September 17, lifted the emergency rule and reinstated Mr Fubara, his deputy, and members of the House of Assembly.

(NAN)

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