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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of transition from emergency rule to democratic governance.<\/p>\n

As part of the activities, an interdenominational church thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt.<\/p>\n

A statement by the Secretary to State Government, SSG, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika invited all critical stakeholders for the service.<\/p>\n

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m., with guests expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Those invited include permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of security and paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, chairmen and members of boards and governing councils, as well as captains of industry.<\/p>\n

The statement also named Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), as the Special Guest of Honour.<\/p>\n

The thanksgiving is to hold at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt at 10am with all guests asked to be seated by 9:30am.<\/p>\n

The statement said: \u201cThe 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\u201d.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of transition from emergency rule to democratic governance. As part of the activities, an interdenominational church thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt. 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