Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has expressed his appreciation to the State House of Assembly for its significant contributions towards the development of the state.
Governor Oborevwori made the remarks at a thanksgiving service marking the 2nd Anniversary of the 8th Assembly, held at Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Region 24, Unity Model Parish, Asaba.
Oborevwori praised the Assembly’s legislative output and commitment to good governance over the past two years.
He also thanked the Assembly for acknowledging divine guidance in its work, describing the thanksgiving as the most significant part of the anniversary.
“It is truly heartwarming to see you recognize the place of the divine in your affairs. Lawmakers must depend on God for wisdom and guidance,” he said.
He highlighted their role in shaping Delta’s development through bills, motions, and oversight duties.
“Your wisdom, oversight, and representation have strengthened our state and deepened democracy, ” he said.
The governor emphasised the strong synergy between the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, which he described as essential to impactful governance.
Oborevwori noted that this collaboration had driven progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and youth empowerment.
Addressed security concerns, he revealed that he recently convened a high-level meeting with lawmakers, service commanders, local government council chairmen, and traditional rulers.
He however, warned against sharing sensitive security information on social media, saying, “We are doing a lot behind the scenes that we don’t publicise. Security today requires discretion.”
The governor praised the Speaker, Me Dennis Guwor, and members of the 8th Assembly for their dedication and urged them to continue serving with integrity and selflessness.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to progress and called for unity in building a better Delta
The Speaker, Dennis Guwor, expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of the Assembly’s Second Session.
He called the day a moment of thanksgiving and reflection on the privilege of serving over five million Deltans.
Reviewing the Assembly’s work, Guwor said 16 bills were received in the Second Session, with seven passed. Combined with nine from the First Session, 15 were signed into law.
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The speaker reviewed the Assembly’s work, noting that 16 bills were received in the Second Session, with seven passed.
He thanked Gov. Oborevwori, fellow lawmakers, constituents, and Assembly staff for their cooperation.
In his sermon titled: ”The Altar of Thanksgiving’, the Regional Pastor of Region 24 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Olufemi Olumide emphasised the power of thanksgiving in honouring God and fulfilling spiritual vows.
Olumide who took his Bible test from the Book of Psalm 116;16-19, noted that Thanksgiving is the foundation of everything.
He also noted that giving thanks to God helps to clear obstacles from the lives of the children of God.
