The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the Rivers State Local Government Bill into law.
The Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, passed the bill on Monday, thus overriding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s previous veto.
Recall that the bill was first submitted for approval on March 13, 2024.
However, it was rejected by governor Fubara.
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A member of the Assembly, Major Jack, representing Akuku/Toru constituency 1, reintroduced it.
The Assembly has also screened and approved nominees for the Assembly Service Commission.
The confirmed nominees include Sampson Worlu, appointed as chairman; Abinye Blessing Pepple, Blessing Belema Derefaka, Gbaranen Robinson, and Madam Dorcas Amos as members.
