The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, in a significant move to modernise the legislative framework in the state, has passed the Rivers State Commissions of Inquiry Bill 2024.

The development aims to repeal the outdated Rivers State Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 30, Laws of Rivers State, 1999, and re-enact a new law to govern the holding of Commissions of Inquiry.

The bill was passed at the 71st Legislative Sitting of the House, following a robust debate on the Report of the Committee presented by Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo on Wednesday.

Members of the House lauded the Committee for its excellent work, noting that the positive response from the public during the Public Hearing demonstrated the acceptability of the Bill.

The Speaker, Amaewhule, commended the Committee and Members for their thorough debate on the Bill.

He said that the House will continue to amend, repeal, and re-enact outdated laws that no longer serve the interests of Rivers people.

The passage of the Bill is expected to deepen the doctrine of separation of powers in the state.

Before passing the Bill, the House resolved into a Committee of the Whole and gave the Bill clause-by-clause consideration, in line with legislative practice and rules.