Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday made a triumphant return to the state, two days after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency and ordered his reinstatement.

His aircraft landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at exactly 11:50 a.m., where he was warmly received by a crowd of supporters.

Among those on ground to welcome him were prominent political figures, including former Commissioner for Information and Communications, Barr. Emma Okah; former Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh; former Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Oji Ngofa; former Commissioner for Environment, Sydney Gbara; and former factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo.

Also present were former Commissioner for Youths, Chisom Gbali; former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Evans Bipi; former President of NUPENG, Igwe Achese; former Commissioner for Education, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; and former council chairmen of Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor, Ezebunwo Ichemati and others.

The governor’s return marks a significant step in the political stabilization of the oil-rich state following weeks of tension.