Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has issued Executive Order 001, directing the relocation of the House of Assembly to the Auditorium within the Government House Administrative Block in Port Harcourt.
This decision, outlined in a gazette dated December 14th, 2023, comes in response to the destruction of the House of Assembly’s Hallowed Chamber on October 29th, 2023.
Governor Fubara emphasized that the current state of the chamber poses significant safety risks to the lives of staff and members of the House of Assembly.
He stressed the urgent need for repairs, renovation, and reconstruction of the damaged chambers to ensure a safe and functional environment, according to Nigerian Tribune.
The Governor also highlighted the importance of maintaining uninterrupted proceedings at the House of Assembly during this transition.
By relocating to the Auditorium, the legislative body can continue its work without hindrance while the necessary repairs and renovations are carried out.
He said: “Now, therefore, I, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, this 30th Day of October, 2023, pursuant to the powers vested in me under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria hereby issue, order and direct that all proceedings and business of the Rivers State House of Assembly shall temporarily take place at the auditorium, Admin Block, Government House, Port Harcourt, until the repairs, renovation and reconstruction of the chambers of Rivers State House of Assembly”.
