Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, (Rtd), finally met the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee.
This came two times after he failed to turn up for a meeting scheduled with the Reps Committee.
However, when he finally met with the committee members on Friday, he requested more time to properly brief them on the developments in the state.
According to him: “I have always held the National Assembly in the highest regard. I recognise the importance of your oversight responsibilities and your interest in the progress being made in River, which is presently relatively calm, but still fragile.
“I remain fully committed to cooperating with the committee and to ensuring that all relevant information is made available in due course to support your important work.
“I only request the understanding and the indulgence of this committee to grant me additional time to adequately prepare and present a comprehensive and constructive briefing, given the complexities and sensitivities surrounding the current transitional period in Rivers.
“It is important that any engagement with this committee is done with the depth, accuracy, and clarity it rightfully deserves.
“I remain fully committed to cooperating with the committee and to ensuring that all relevant information is made available in due course to support your important work."