Speaker Delta State 8th Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the House, under his watch, is working assiduously towards promoting bills and resolutions that would impact positively on the lives of Deltans.
To achieve this, the Speaker stated that the House would continue to partner relevant stakeholders, particularly the media in driving its vision, mission and agenda.
Rt Hon Guwor stated this in his office at the state’s Assembly Complex, Asaba when he played host to the executive members of Delta State Council, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by its Chairman, Comrade Chuchill Oyowe.
Hon Guwor enjoined the media to sustain its support to the state legislature, even as he stressed the need for robust and efficient reportage of the Assembly’s activities.
The Speaker who was joined by principal officers of the House to receive the union executives, charged members of the state NUJ to uphold professional integrity at all times by ensuring accurate and balanced reportage.
Describing journalists in the state as Delta Assembly pledges continuous partnership with stakeholders to drive its visionpartners in progress; Guwor said the activities of the legislature could not have been properly articulated by Deltans if not for the timely reportage of the press.
He said the 8th Assembly intends to sustain the vibrancy the House is known for.
On the rising spate of insecurity across the various states in the country, Guwor said the Assembly is working in synergy with other arms of government to forestall the trend.
He stated that the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is already on top of the issue, and allayed the fears raised by the leadership of the NUJ over the suspected infiltration of some criminally-minded individuals into Delta State.
The Speaker stated further that the legislature, in collaboration with the executive, would swiftly engage the security agencies towards forestalling any form of criminality.
“In the area of peace and security as you stated in your address, let me assure you that the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is already on top of it. He will do everything needed to ensure that the state remains peaceful and an investment haven for investors.
“As a state, we will continue to work on the various security agencies to ensure that the state remains peaceful. So, Deltans should be calm and relaxed because, your fears are already taken care of”, Guwor stressed.
Earlier, the Chairman of the NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, said they were in the Speaker’s office to congratulate him on his emergence as Speaker of the state legislature and as the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of States Houses of Assembly.
The NUJ boss, informed the Speaker of anxiety across the state due to what he described as the rising spate of insecurity.
According to comrade Oyowe, the fear is being heightened as some “unknown” persons are already infiltrating into the state.
He called on the legislature to liaise with the executive to forestall possible breaches in the peace and security of the state.
Oyowe, who commended the Speaker for his leadership qualities in the Assembly, also thanked him for the appointment of a veteran in the Council, Comrade Nkem Nwaeke as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS).
He assured the leadership of the Assembly of robust collaboration with the NUJ.
Hon Guwor, also, played host to the executive of Delta State Chapter of Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) led by its Chairman, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo, where he commended the women journalists for their drive for a better society.
He congratulated the Delta State for producing the Vice President and Secretary Zone ‘F’ of the Union and assured members of partnership.
The state NAWOJ Chairperson, Sonia Unobunjo presented to the Speaker, the vision of the Union and sought the collaboration of the Delta State Assembly.
Meanwhile, Hon Emomotimi Guwor urged leaders of Local Government Councils Legislative Arms to work closely with the Executive for enhanced grassroots development.
Guwor stated this when he played host to representatives of the leaders of the Delta State Councillors Forum.
He commended the councillors forum for identifying with him and enjoined them to ensure robust legislative practice at the local government level.