The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, and Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Dennis Guwor, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening inter-state legislative cooperation.
He made this pledge on Thursday while receiving members of the Anambra State House of Assembly
who are in the State capital, Asaba, for a three-day legislative retreat.
The retreat is aimed at deepening knowledge sharing and institutional collaboration.
Welcoming the lawmakers, Guwor noted that interactions among state legislatures remained vital.
He said such interactions would help to promote best legislative practices, strengthen democratic institutions, and ensure lawmakers effectively represent the interests of their constituents.
“Legislative retreats such as this provide a valuable opportunity for lawmakers to exchange ideas,
learn from one another, and develop strategies that will ultimately improve governance in our various states,”
Guwor stated.
The speaker emphasised that Delta and Anambra State share not only geographical proximity
but also strong historical, social, and economic ties that continue to foster cooperation.
“Delta and Anambra are not just neighbors sharing common boundaries; we also share deep historical affiliations and vibrant economic relationships.
”These bonds make collaboration between our legislative institutions even more important,” he added.
Guwor, accompanied by principal officers and some members of the State Assembly, assured the visiting lawmakers of the Assembly’s readiness to sustain cooperation with other state legislatures across Nigeria.
He further invited the Anambra lawmakers to observe the plenary session of the Delta State House of Assembly as part of the activities lined up for their visit.
“We are pleased to host you in Delta State, and we look forward to continued collaboration that will strengthen legislative processes
and improve service delivery to our people,” Guwor added.
Earlier, the Speaker of the Anambra House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, recently elected Vice Chairman,
Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, South-East Zone,
expressed gratitude to Guwor and his team for their hospitality and solidarity.
The retreat would feature sessions on legislative procedures, governance strategies,
and peer-learning interactions designed to equip the Anambra lawmakers with improved skills for effective lawmaking and oversight.
