The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of activities marking its transition from emergency rule to democratic governance.
As part of the programme, an interdenominational church thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt. The service will begin at 10 a.m., with guests expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m.
In a statement on Saturday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, invited key stakeholders to the event, including permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of security and paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, members of boards and governing councils, captains of industry, and other dignitaries.
The statement noted that the Rivers Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
“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,” the statement read.
