Suspended Rivers State Assembly members are on a Five-day tour of the United Kingdom.

On Friday, 4th day of April, 2025, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule declared open the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly Legislative Tour of the United Kingdom.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Rt. Hon. Speaker stated that the Legislative tour would afford the House the opportunity to learn new things outside the shores of Nigeria Which would in turn improve the legislative capacity of members for the task ahead.

The opening ceremony which represents DAY 1 of a 5-day tour, took place in Central London and focused on “Legislative Dynamics in the Presidential and Parliamentary Systems”.

Principal Officers and members of the House who spoke at the opening ceremony expressed optimism that the tour would provide another opportunity for peer review and gainful insights for parliamentary oversight.

This legislative tour brings the total number of capacity-building programmes organized by the House leadership without funding from the government to three (3).

These programmes including the present tour are 100% sponsored by concerned leaders of the State who have remained supportive of the House despite the prolonged, provocative and unconstitutional non-funding of the House by suspended Governor Siminalaye Fubara.

In this regard, the House used the opportunity of the opening ceremony To express immense gratitude to the political leader of Rivers State, His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Ezenwo Wike – CON, GSSRS. Life Bencher and other political leaders under the umbrella of the Rivers State Elders Council who have continued to stand by them 10th Assembly members prayed for God’s abundant blessings upon their lives and endeavours.

Finally, Mr. Speaker ceased the opportunity of the closing remarks to extend the appreciation of the House to Rivers people for their confidence in the House and their continued support.

He assured them that better days are ahead and urged them to remain peaceful and supportive of the Administrator in Rivers State.