The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor has again assured that the 8th Assembly will prioritize the security and welfare of Deltans.
Addressing members on Tuesday, during the first plenary of the House, Rt Hon Guwor urged all to strive towards achieving the set goals irrespective of political party affiliation.
The Speaker, while welcoming members to the first plenary after the inauguration of the 8th Assembly on 13th June, 2023, congratulated them for their successful swearing in.
Guwor who emphasized the readiness to hit the ground running, said members have been equipped with fundamental skills in legislative practice and procedures.
He admonished the lawmakers that as representatives of the people, they should prioritize the security and welfare of constituents in their legislative duties.
The Speaker enjoined all to work as a team irrespective of party affiliation to enthrone good governance in the state, noting that in everything, they should put the people first.
Rt Hon Guwor harped on maintaining the independence as a House, but said that collaboration with the Executive arm of Government in delivering dividends of democracy to the people is important.
The Speaker stated that the legislature and the executive are trustees of the people, who should always synergise for the interest of Deltans.
“Let me once again congratulates all of us for a successful inauguration. I thank God Almighty for His blessings and mercies upon our lives. Distinguished colleagues, I do hope you catch some rest during the short break after inauguration.
“In my acceptance speech, I promised that the House will hit the ground running. By the special grace of God, we have been equipped with fundamental skills in legislative practice and procedures at the Workshop in Ikot Ekpene”, Guwor stated.
Continuing he said “as representatives of the people, we will prioritize the security and welfare of our constituents in our legislative duties. I enjoin all of us to work as a team irrespective of party affiliations to enthrone good governance in the State. In all things, we should put the people first.
“I wish to also remind us that one tree can never make a forest. While maintaining our independence as a House, nevertheless, we will collaborate with the Executive arm of Government in delivering dividends of democracy to our people. We in the Legislature and the Executive are but only trustees of the people. Therefore, we have to synergise for the interest of the people”, Guwor noted.