By Onomiguren Agbamu
The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Guwor has assured the state Legislature of robust relationship with other arms of government in ensuring good governance, peace, and prosperity in the state.
Hon. Guwor stated this on Tuesday, when he played host to the Presiding Judge of the Asaba branch of National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice O. A Ogunbowale, who paid a courtesy visit to the State Assembly.
Flanked by his Deputy, Hon. Arthur Akpowowo and other principal officers of the House, said improved and sustainable welfare of Deltans remains a topmost priority.
Hon. Guwor explained that the symbiotic relationship between the three arms of government in Delta State was largely instrumental to the peace, robust infrastructural development and social-economic growth and stability in the State
Stressing that the 8th Assembly under his watch would continue to strengthen its collaboration with relevant stakeholders towards the overall prosperity of the State, Guwor who is the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, also posited that the State has been favoured by God.
The speaker hinted that the state does not take for granted God’s love for the people, hence the reason for an existing law that sets aside May 29, every year as a day of Thanksgiving to return all glory to God.
According to him, “Delta is one of the states we can boldly say that God loves so very much. That is indeed the reason we are succeeding here in Delta.
“The state remains on a path of growth, prosperity and sustainable growth. Asaba is peaceful, the entire state is peaceful.
“We, the 8th Delta State House of Assembly, shall continue to legislate for peace and good governance in the state and ensure that the state is very habitable for Deltans and visitors to the state.
“We will maintain strong synergy and collaborate with the Executive and Judiciary arms of government as well as every critical institutions and stakeholders to ensuring improved and sustainable welfare of the people”, Guwor said.
The Speaker thanked the Honourable Justice of the National Industrial Court for the visit and her words of encouragement for peace, good governance and development in the state.
Earlier in her brief remarks, the Presiding Judge, Asaba branch of National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice O.A. Ogunbowale, revealed that the visit was to familiarize with the office.
She added further that her visit was also to congratulate 8th Assembly for the achievements made thus far, just as she urged the assembly members to remain focused in achieving more progress in the state.
Also acknowledged the friendly atmosphere in Asaba and called for sustenance to encourage greater peace and development in the state.
