Rivers State Judiciary Takes Easter Break Amid Procurement Shake-Up

High Court Judges Get Some Well-Deserved Rest

Hey there, listeners. Let me break this down for you. The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has officially announced that the State High Court Judges are set to take a well-earned Easter break. This break will start on Monday, April 14, 2025, and run through until Tuesday, April 29, 2025. It’s all in accordance with Order 49, Rule 4B of the High Court Civil Procedure Rules 2023, as reported by Naija News.

Now, you might be wondering how things will work during this time. Well, don’t worry. According to a statement from the Chief Registrar of the Rivers State High Court, David Dahua-Maduenyi, there’s a plan in place. A designated judge will be on standby to handle any urgent applications or matters that may arise during the break. So, no need to panic if something urgent comes up.

Once the break is over, regular court sessions will resume on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. That means the legal system will be back in full swing after the holiday period.

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Procurement Processes Put on Hold

Meanwhile, there’s another significant development happening in Rivers State. The Sole Administrator of the state, Vice-Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd), has announced the cancellation of all pending procurements and tender processes within the state. This decision is a direct response to a ruling from the Appeal Court in suit number CA/ABJ/CV/133/2024.

This move is a big deal, and it’s been communicated to the public via a statement issued on Thursday. Signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibibia Worika, the statement makes it clear that all procurements and tender services conducted by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) during this period have been nullified.

What Does This Mean for Contractors?

Here’s the kicker. According to the statement, all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that were involved in these tender processes are now required to refund tender fees to the respective contractors immediately. This is a temporary measure while the state awaits approval for a new spending plan. Once the spending plan is approved, everyone will be notified, and things can move forward from there.

This cancellation impacts all contractors who participated in these tender processes. The good news is that the government has assured everyone that these refunds will be processed promptly. So, while there’s a bit of a hold-up, there’s also a promise that things will get back on track soon.

In essence, it’s a shake-up aimed at ensuring transparency and efficiency in the state’s procurement processes. It’s a bold move, and it’s definitely one to keep an eye on as we see how it unfolds in the coming weeks.