By Francis Sadhere
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday said the seventh Assembly of the state will finish strong.
The Speaker stated this in Asaba, during a media briefing to commemorate the second anniversary of the Delta State Seventh Assembly.
Oborevwori noted that it was heartwarming to note that the House is making steady progress every other day.
“We started on a good note and I have no doubt in my mind that by the special grace of God we are going to finish strong,” Oborevwori said.
The Speaker said it was the desire of the lawmakers to make Delta State House of Assembly a rallying point for all constituents who have elected them to serve them.
He said they will remain committed to service and democracy, adding that “We will continue to strive with total commitment and sense of accountability to facilitate the implementation of the Okowa Administration policies and programmes.”
The Speaker, who gave the score card of the House in the second session of the seventh Assembly which ended on Thursday, June 10th, 2021, noted that within the past one year, a total of 14 Bills and 34 motions were received by the House.
He noted that out of the 14 Bills, Nine have been passed while eight have so far been assented to by the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, adding that Five are still undergoing legislative consideration by the House.
“We have not relented in making sure that we will continue to drive positive change and remain committed to the promotion of democratic tenets, the rule of law and the supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered)”, he stated.
The Speaker noted that one remarkable feat among the Bills passed and assented to was the passage and establishment of the three new Universities in the State, stressing that this was to cater for the qualified teaming youths that wished to further their education to tertiary level but were not getting admissions due to limited admission spaces.
Oborevwori commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his support and respect for the Legislature as an arm of government.
“As a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he has not only demonstrated good leadership by honouring the principles of separation of powers but also a champion of financial autonomy for all the arms of government in the State.
“This majorly has accounted for the robust and harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature,” the speaker said.
The Speaker also thanked Deltans who he said their love and support had been very inspiring.
“The task no doubt has been very challenging but with the cooperation of my colleagues, Management and staff of the Assembly, we have achieved tremendous success.
“We have not relented in making sure that we will continue to drive positive change and remain committed to the promotion of democratic tenets, the rule of law and the supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered),” Oborevwori added.
