The Rivers State House of Assembly has received a petition from Old students of the historic Government Sea School, Isaka, in Okrika Local Government Area to repeal the law that transformed the institution into the Rivers State Sports Institute.
Presenting the petition on the floor of the Assembly on behalf of the group, Hon. Linda Stewart, who represents Okrika Constituency, stressed that reviving the Sea School would not only boost maritime development but also equip youths with skills for careers in the marine sector.
According to her, the school, originally established by the then military administrator, Diete-Spiff, was converted into the Sports Institute on May 31, 1988, by the then Military Governor, Retired Colonel Anthony Ukpo, a move the petitioners described as a deviation from its core maritime focus.
The petitioners are pushing for the restoration of the school to its original mandate of training manpower in marine engineering and seamanship, arguing that it would reposition Rivers State as a major maritime hub in the country.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, assured that the petition has been referred to the House Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions for further action.
In a related development during Monday July 20th plenary, the management of Heirs Energies Limited appeared before the Assembly following persistent invitations over allegations of anti-labour practices.
The company had earlier ignored summons by the Committee on Public Petitions, prompting threats of a warrant of arrest.
Though the Chief Executive Officer was absent, he reportedly sent a letter seeking an excuse. Following a motion by Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Linda Stewart, the House directed the company’s representatives back to the committee for continued investigation.
Speaker Amaewhule explained that the decision was in line with the Assembly’s renewed commitment to resolving all pending petitions.
Meanwhile, the House Committee on Works, chaired by Hon. Emilia Lucky-Amadi, presented its report on the devastating floods and deplorable state of the Rumuwokeada community link road, urging the executive arm to urgently intervene and rehabilitate the road.
Plenary was subsequently adjourned to Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10am.
