The reinstated governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, resumed duty at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday and announced plans to address residents of the state by 6 p.m.
His return comes after the expiration of the emergency rule imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu on March 18.
Earlier on Friday, Fubara arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, accompanied by his wife, Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, Chief of Staff Edison Ehie, and other officials.
He was warmly received by former commissioners, local government chairmen, and other political leaders who gathered to welcome him.
Upon his arrival at the Government House, the governor expressed gratitude to Rivers people for their overwhelming show of support.
He said: “I know everybody wants to hear something from me. In fact, I expected it when I landed.
“Let me first of all appreciate the wonderful people of Rivers State. I am really humbled by what I saw at the Airport.
“I was thrilled by the photographs of what happened here yesterday. That reception really humbled me.
“It shows love, confidence and solidarity. I want to say that it is not just a celebration. It is a show of the reactivation of the bond between this government and the people of Rivers State.
“I want to assure you that we will, by the grace of God, continue to give those things that made you people love us. I want to thank everybody and to say that we love you, but God loves you more.”
