By Onomiguren Agbamu
Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has assured Management and Staff of the State Legislature of sustained efforts towards building capacity of workforce.
Hon. Guwor gave the assurance, at the opening ceremony of a two-day retreat for management and staff of the State Assembly, with the theme: “Towards Effective Collaboration For Delivering The Legislative Agenda of the 8th Assembly”.
Adding , the retreat is to further promote efficiency and ensure optimal results in the implementation of the recently unveiled Legislative Agenda of the 8th Assembly.
The speaker noted that the 8th Assembly, under his leadership, is committed to successful implementation of the Legislative Agenda, a policy thrust put together to achieving enhanced peace and prosperity in Delta State in synergy with the MORE Mantra of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.
Guwor explained the need for actualization of the vision, and emphasized the importance of the training and retraining of staff in the Legislature, just as he urged participants to take advantage of the retreat to align, strategize and brainstorm on the task ahead.
The speaker said, “the Legislative Agenda is now a public policy document. Consequently, all activities of the House are expected to be in consonance with the Agenda. Therefore, it is pertinent to bring to speed the team of management to align with the Agenda”.
“Just as he promised that the leadership of the Assembly, in partnership with the Executive, will continue to place staff welfare, training and development, a priority.
“As bureaucrats, we recognize that your duties are not only strategic but core and central to the smooth operation and success of the Legislature. I believe this retreat will enhance your capacity for more effective and efficient service delivery.
“I am always happy to share in moment such as this because it provides an avenue to cross fertilize ideas for the general good of the administration of the House”, Guwor stated.
Guwor, however, commended the state Governor, Oborevwori for his visionary leadership, and also lauded the Management team of the Assembly, led by the Acting Clerk of the House, Mr. Otto Aghoghophia for their relentless effort in the discharge of their duties.
Earlier, in his opening address, Acting Clerk, Otto Aghoghophia, expressed optimism that the retreat will sharpen and broaden the knowledge of the management, and staff in engendering quality service delivery.
He said “this retreat was designed to bridge the gap of management understanding of the Legislative Agenda of the 8th Assembly.
He commended the leadership of the Assembly for granting approvals for the training of all categories of staff in the state legislature and assured of their commitment to assigned duties.
According to him, “It is my firm belief that this retreat will be a rewarding experience and will make us more knowledgeable, committed, reliable and dependable in service delivery.
“On behalf of the Management and staff of the Delta State House of Assembly and the Commission, I wish to convey our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Speaker and the Leadership of the 8th Assembly for the approval and prompt release of Fund for the 2024 training of staff.
“Again, it must be put on record that since the evolution of Management Retreat by the Delta State House of Assembly, it has been unbroken.
Sir, be rest assured that the Management and staff of the Assembly will continue to support and work with you to achieve your goals embedded in the Legislative Agenda of the 8th Assembly”, Aghoghophia assured.
The head of a team of resource persons from the African Parliamentary Resource Center, APRC, Mr John Mutu, paid glowing tributes to the leadership of the Delta State Assembly for training of the workforce, stressing that the House is indeed ahead of so many State Houses of Assembly.
“I must commend the leadership of the Delta State Assembly for its efforts to strengthen the capacity of the staff and Management. This commitment it has demonstrated by training and retraining of the workforce. Delta is indeed ahead of many other states in Nigeria”, Mutu stated.
Some participants interviewed, also expressed gratitude to the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor and his team for the retreat which they said will no doubt inspire and motivate them in discharge of their duties.
The opening ceremony was attended by some Principal Officers and members of the house.
