From Sadiq Ibn Lawal
In response to the tragic incidents of arson, killings, and widespread destruction of property at several Local Government Council Headquarters on or about Monday, October 7, 2024, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has established a Judicial Commission of Inquiry. The commission's mandate is to investigate the events and recommend appropriate actions.
The establishment of the Commission follows Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 30, Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria, 1999. The Commission will be chaired by Hon. Justice I.R. Minakiri, with the following members:
1. Hon. Justice I.R. Minakiri - Chairman
2. Barr. Felicia Nwoke - Member
3. Prof. Blessing Didia - Member
4. Sir Samuel Egbe - Member
5. Venerable Alex Usifor - Member
6. Barr. Uzor Ikenga - Counsel to the Commission
7. Mrs. Inyingi Brown - Secretary
The swearing-in of Commission members is scheduled to take place today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. All members are expected to be seated by 3:30 p.m.
This announcement was signed by Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Secretary to the State Government.
