Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Alake at Nigeria Gold Day Celebration event

NationWide

2026 AFNIS targets new investment, partnerships, says Alake 

According to him, the 2026 AFNIS comes at a crucial moment in Africa’s history. 

Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)

Education

YABATECH secures N80 million TETFund grants for innovative research projects

Mr Adams explained that the grants were awarded for innovative research projects. 

NAFDAC

Health

Cosmetics, food, beverages account for 50% of counterfeit products: NAFDAC

She said the percentage was based on the volume of counterfeit and fake cosmetics, food and beverages confiscated. 

Police checkpoint

Heading 2

Nasarawa: Police begin crackdown on vehicles with covered, fake number plates

Mr Nansel warned that owners and drivers of offending vehicles would face the full weight of the law. 

Information minister, Mohammed Idris (credit: Cable)

NationWide

FG pushes full DSO implementation to unlock jobs, investments

The project aims to improve broadcast quality and boost the digital economy.