Both chambers of the National Assembly have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
The House of Representatives approved the declaration on Thursday through voice voting by the 243 members in attendance.
The approval was done with key amendments, including a provision mandating the appointed Sole Administrator to report directly to the National Assembly rather than the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
The lawmakers cited Section 11, Subsection 4 of the Constitution as the basis for this adjustment.
The Senate approved the State of Emergency under section 60 {305(ii)} and parts of its Standing Rules, following a closed-door session.
The upper chamber of the National Assembly said the emergency rule would bring peace and resolve the crisis in Rivers State.
The Senate also urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the declaration be reviewed and terminated at any given time, not later than six months.
The upper chamber, relying on Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), resolved to set up a joint committee to oversee the administration of Rivers State legislature and a select group of eminent Nigerians to reconcile the warring parties in the state.
President Bola Tinubu declared emergency rule in Rivers on Tuesday, citing a breakdown of law and order.
He appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd) to administer the state for six months.
