Nigeria, March 20 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the National Assembly for its patriotic and decisive approval of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a crucial step toward restoring stability after months of political crisis.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives-Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, principal officers, and other lawmakers-for prioritising the security and welfare of Rivers State residents over political interests.
He noted that their thorough review of security reports reinforced the urgent need for intervention to prevent ...