The House of Representatives has given its approval to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. This decision was made during a plenary session, which had the attendance of 243 members, and was presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. The approval followed brief debates and amendments to the motion presented by the majority leader.
The declaration aims to address specific challenges facing Rivers State, although further details on the nature of these issues were not provided in the session. This development marks a significant move by the federal government, indicating its involvement in the region’s ongoing issues.
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