By Onomiguren Agbamu
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, said, the state is making impressive progresses in infrastructural and human capital development inspire of the economic hard time currently faced by the country.
The state Governor stated this on Sunday at the 1st Anniversary Thanksgiving service of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 34 Headquarter, Unity Model Parish, Asaba.
Oborevwori said the state was making impressive progress in infrastructural and human capital development despite the economic hard times bedeviling the country, adding that the state has not borrowed a dime to fund projects.
Governor Oborevwori maintained that : “God has been faithful in the affairs of the state as people who live outside this state don’t know what we are enjoying, we are enjoying peace and progress”
“There is also abundance, for us to be in these hard times in Nigeria, Delta State has not borrowed in the last one year.
Oborevwori urged members of the House to continue serving the people with the fear of God, adding that God will continue to bless the state to become one of the best states in Nigeria.
In his remarks, the speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor said the Assembly was thanking God for His infinite mercy over all the members of the State House of Assembly and for the one-year anniversary of the 8th Assembly which was inaugurated on June 13, 2023.
Guwor said the 8th Assembly was unique because it has one of its own and former presiding officer of the House as Governor.
He said; “Governor Oborevwori understands perfectly the workings of the State House of Assembly; hence we have enjoyed a robust partnership with the Executive.
“My colleagues respect the leadership of the House and there have been lots of cooperation among members and I thank them for their support and partnership.”
The Speaker commended Deltans for selecting the best out of the state to represent them in the 8th Assembly, adding that, “we received have 18 bills both Executive and Private member bills, out of which nine have been passed and three assented to already.”
He lauded Deltans for the confidence reposed in the House, assuring that they would not let them down.
In a Sermon, the Region 34 Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Asaba, Pastor Olufemi Olumide said thanksgiving has the key to opening all doors and commended the 8th House of Assembly for appreciating God with a thanksgiving.
Pastor Olumide said the 8th Assembly was unique as it represented a new beginning in the affairs of the State legislature, saying the occasion has created accommodation for Christ to be at the centre of the affairs of the State.
