The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has promised to rebuild the burnt structure of the state House of Assembly.
Ibas was sworn in last Wednesday after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. He also suspended Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy and the 27 lawmakers in the state for a period of six months.
Speaking on Saturday, the retired naval chief noted that part of his mandate included restoring full and effective legislative activities in the state.
He said, “I had been at the executive arm of the state governance structure and one of the pillars that is missing for now is the legislature and for them to function effectively, they also need a place to work from.
“And perhaps, I am yet to be sure that work is going on as expected. So that by the end of the six months, this place will be ready for those who need to use it.
“They (contractor) have a schedule and they have timelines that I believe they will like to adhere to.”
