News Brief: Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has commenced formal transition activities ahead of the state’s return to democratic governance, six months after a state of emergency was declared. The process begins on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, Port Harcourt. Ibas, who received the report of the August 30 local government election on Friday, said his mandate to restore peace, stabilize governance, and safeguard economic assets had been fulfilled. He thanked security agencies, civil servants, and community leaders for their support during his tenure. #RiversTransition #Ibas #DemocracyRestoration