Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday made a return to the state, arriving at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, two days after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency and ordered his reinstatement.

His aircraft touched down at exactly 11:50 a.m. to a rousing reception from supporters and political associates.

Among those on ground to receive him were 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 NUPENG President, Igwe Achese; former Commissioner for Education, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; as well as former council chairmen of Port Harcourt City, Ezebunwo Ichemati, and Obio/Akpor, among others.