The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Mr Dennis Guwor. has enjoined the lawmakers to continue to uphold the spirit of unity and oneness in the discharge of their legislative assignments.
The speaker said this in his address of welcome at the resumed plenary of the third session of the 8th Assembly on Tuesday in Asaba.
Guwor pledges pledged the Assembly’s commitment towards sustained collaboration with the other arms of government as well as critical stakeholders towards driving the needed dividends of democracy.
Guwor who commended the lawmakers for their legislative achievements during the past two legislative years, urged them to brace up for increased legislative proceedings in the third session and beyond in the interest of the people.
He stressed the need for renewed vigour by the legislators in pursuit of their collective legislative assignment.
His words: “Distinguished colleagues, we could not have achieved much if not for your uncommon team spirit. Your support to the leadership of the House is immeasurable. Thank you and God bless you.
“As we commence this Third Session, I urge us all to renew our commitment to our constitutional duties of lawmaking, representation and oversight that we have been entrusted with.
“We must continue to place the interest of our constituents ahead of all prejudices. ”
He added, “Let us remain united, focused, and deliberate in our actions, as we partner with the Executive and other stakeholders to deliver democratic dividends to our people.
”The expectations of our constituents remain high, and we must not fail them.
“May God continue to guide our deliberations and bless Delta State House of Assembly”, he prayed.”
Meanwhile, the first reading on a bill for a law to regulate activities of landlords and tenants in the State earlier billed for was deferred to Tuesday, July 2, this year.
Also at Tuesday’s plenary, the assembly approved the adoption of calendar of sitting for the third session.
Motion for the approval of the calendar was moved by the leader of the House, Mr Emeka Nwaobi and unanimously adopted by the assembly when put to a voice vote by the speaker.
