As the 8th Delta State Assembly commenced its third session, the Speaker, of the House, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has called for renewed commitment to constitutional duties of lawmaking, representation and oversight.
Rt Hon Guwor in his welcome address at the first plenary of the third session of the House, urged the Lawmakers to place the interest of constituents ahead of all prejudices.
The Speaker charged all to remain united, focused, and deliberate in their actions, as the state legislature partner with the Executive and other stakeholders to deliver democratic dividends to the people, saying that the expectations of constituents remain high.
Guwor appreciated his colleagues for what he described as “uncommon team spirit”, saying that their support to the leadership of the House was immeasurable.
He said “Distinguished colleagues, I warmly welcome you all to the Third Session of the 8th Assembly. Let me begin by expressing my profound gratitude to Almighty God for the successful celebration of the end of the Second Session of the 8th Assembly.
“On behalf of the leadership and Members of the House, I also wish to thank our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. ( Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, and his dear wife, Her Excellency, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, for honouring our invitation with their esteemed presence in the Thanksgiving Service and at the reception. Their presence at the Thanksgiving Service and reception was refreshing and colourful. We are indeed grateful to His Excellency.
“In the same vein, I wish to convey the heartfelt appreciation of Members of the House to the immediate past Deputy Governor of the State, His Excellency, Deacon ( Barr.) Burutu Otuaro for coming to felicitate with us. I also thank our senior colleagues in the National Assembly, and others, for being with us at Thanksgiving on Sunday.
“May God continue to guide our deliberations and bless Delta State House of Assembly”, Guwor stated.