At precisely 11:50 am today, the aircraft conveying Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa.
The governor’s return comes just two days after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency earlier declared in Rivers.
A host of prominent figures were at the airport to welcome him. Among them 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; former Commissioner for Environment, Sydney Gbara; and former factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo.
Others included former Commissioner for Youths, Chisom Gbali; former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Evans Bipi; former NUPENG President, Igwe Achese; former Commissioner for Education, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; along with ex-council chairmen of Port Harcourt City, Ezebunwo Ichemati, and Obio/Akpor, among others.
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What You Should Know
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s return to Rivers State signals a key political moment following the end of the state of emergency.
His arrival was marked by the presence of several notable allies and former officials, reflecting strong support within the state’s political landscape.
