The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Mr Dennis Guwor, has reiterated the commitment of the State Legislature in partnering with other arms of government in ensuring good governance, peace and development of the state.
The speaker stated this during a courtesy visit on him by the presiding Judge of the Asaba branch of National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice Opeloye Ogunbowale in his office on Thursday in Asaba.
He said, ”we will maintain strong synergy and collaborate with the Executive and Judiciary arms of government as well as every critical institutions and stakeholders to ensuring improved and sustainable welfare of the people. ”
Guwor flanked by other principal officers of the assembly, noted that improved and sustainable welfare of the people of the state remained a top priority in the state legislature.
He explained that the symbiotic relationship between the three arms of government in Delta State was largely instrumental to the peace, robust infrastructural development, social-economic growth and stability in the State
Guwor assured that the 8th Assembly under his watch would continue to strengthen its collaboration with relevant stakeholders towards the overall prosperity of the State.
Guwor who is the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, also posited that the State has been favoured by God.
He emphasized that the state does not take for granted God’s love for the people, hence the reason for an existing law that set aside May 29, every year as a day of thanksgiving to return all glory to God.
“Delta is one of the states we can boldly say that God loves so very much. That is indeed the reason we are succeeding here in Delta.
“The state remains on a path of growth, prosperity and sustainable growth. Asaba is peaceful, the entire state is peaceful.
“We at the 8th Delta House of Assembly shall continue to legislate for peace and good governance in the state and ensure that the state is very habitable for people and visitors to the state, ” he said.
The speaker thanked the Justice of the National Industrial Court for the visit and her words of words of encouragement for peace, good governance and development in the state.
Earlier in her brief remarks, Justice Opeloye Ogunbowale, told the speaker that the essence of the visit was to familiarize with the office.
She disclosed her presence at the thanksgiving service held to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the 8th Assembly led by the Speaker and congratulated the House for achievements made thus far.
Ogunbowale urged the lawmakers to remain focused in achieving more progress in the state.
She acknowledged the friendly atmosphere in Asaba and called for sustenance to encourage greater peace and development in the state.
Ogunbowale thanked the speaker and his team for the warm reception.
