The Governor of River State, Siminalayi Fubara is set to resume work today, September 18, following the lifting of the state of emergency imposed by President Bola on Wednesday.

Also, the state House of Assembly is expected to resume plenary today and work in harmony with the Governor for the development of the State.

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike hailed the President’s decision in averting chaos in the oil-rich state.

President Tinubu said he was inspired to lift the political sanction because of “a groundswell of a new spirit of understanding, a robust readiness, and potent enthusiasm on the part of the stakeholders in Rivers State for an immediate return to democratic governance.”

President Tinubu declared the state of emergency due to the constitutional impasse and threats by some elements to commit economic sabotage by blowing oil pipe installations.

As Fubara and the House of Assembly flexed muscles, tension seized the state, and fear of an imminent large-scale violence reverberated.

In a nationwide broadcast, the President appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, a former chief of Naval Staff, as administrator.

The emergency declaration was approved by the National Assembly.

During the emergency period, the parties in the dispute have, during meetings, reached amity and resolved to work for the peace and progress of the state.

Ibas ensured a peaceful atmosphere, cohesion and harmony.

He reorganised the Rivers Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC), which successfully conducted elections into the 23 local governments.

He also discovered the payment of N5 billion to ghost workers, which he promptly terminated.

Vice-Admiral Ibas was said to have handed over the government to the Head of Service before leaving the Government House yesterday.

But the House of Assembly Complex on Moscow Road, demolished during the crisis, with reconstruction begun before Fubara’s suspension, yet to be completed.

It was observed that work was still going on, with scaffold still surrounding the building. Its outside walls were undergoing painting.

The returning lawmakers may probably have to sit in the conference hall of the legislative quarters pending completion of the project.

Reflecting on the period, President Tinubu noted that the positive signals made it unnecessary to extend the emergency rule beyond six months.

He said: “It, therefore, gives me great pleasure to declare that the emergency rule in Rivers State shall end with effect from midnight today (yesterday).

The President reminded governors and state legislatures that only in an atmosphere of peace, order and good governance could Nigerians truly enjoy the dividends of democracy.

He warned against political brinkmanship and called for cooperation between the executive and legislative arms.

President Tinubu said: “As a stakeholder in democratic governance, I believe that the need for a harmonious existence and relationship between the executive and the legislature is the key to a successful government.