Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and different lawmakers for a gathering.
The assembly is scheduled to carry on the Governors Office within the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday.
This was introduced in a letter dated March 7.
The letter was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo.
“I hereby write in furtherance of His Excellency’s promise stated in my letter dated 5th March, 2025 to notify you that His Excellency has received the Supreme Court judgement, and has therefore directed me to invite you and your colleagues – the Honourable members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, to a meeting,” the letter partly learn.
According to the SSG, the deliberate assembly between the governor and the lawmakers would centre on provision of a befitting place for meeting sittings, cost of all excellent remuneration or allowances of the Honourable members.
Others embrace the presentation of finances and varied issues in addition to different issues aimed toward charting a brand new approach ahead for the oil-rich state.
“Sequel to the above, I hereby humbly invite the Rt Hon Speaker, and all of the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a gathering with the Governor as follows:
“Monday, March 10, 2025. Time: 10am, Venue: Office of the Governor, Government House, Port Harcourt.
“Many thanks Sir as we look forward to your kind attendance with a view to charting the way forward in the interest of the good people of Rivers State.”
The governor is anticipated to to deal with the next:
✓ Provision of an appropriate venue for Assembly sittings
✓ Payment of excellent remuneration and allowances to legislators
✓ Presentation of the state finances and associated issues
✓ Other urgent considerations vital for the progress of the state
This assembly follows the Governor’s earlier dedication to making sure a easy working relationship between the manager and legislative arms of presidency. It is anticipated to set the stage for legislative actions within the state and supply readability on governance issues within the wake of current authorized developments.
All members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have been urged to attend because the state authorities seeks to forge a path ahead within the curiosity of the individuals of Rivers State.