Governor Siminalayi Fubara has issued an executive order for all proceedings and business of Rivers State House of Assembly to be carried out temporarily in the government House.

In the order RVSG 001-2023; titled “AN ORDER FOR THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF THE SITTINGS OF THE RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY” the governor said the decision became necessary following the burning of the assembly complex.

“On the 29th day of October 2023, a fire incident occasioned by unknown persons burnt and damaged the hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

“That the Hallowed Chamber of the Rivers State House of Assembly in its present state is unsafe and constitutes a threat to the lives of the staff and the Honourable Members of Rivers State House of Assembly and Thus not conducive for the business and proceeding of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

“That it is expedient to carry out urgent repairs, renovation, and reconstruction of the burnt an damaged chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

“That it is further reasonable to ensure that the business and proceedings of the River State House of Assembly are not impeded and frustrated.

“NOW THEREFORE, I SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, 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 (as amended) hereby ISSUE, ORDER, AND DIRECT that all proceedings and business of Rivers StateHouse of Assembly shall temporarily take place at the Auditorium, Admin Block.Government House. Port Harcourt until the repairs, renovation or reconstruction of the chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly are completed.”