The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has said the full autonomy of State Legislatures in the country is not negotiable
Speaking during the end of the year and Christmas party organized by staff and management of the State Assembly in Asaba, Hon. Guwor said the Conference of Speakers was fully in support of the struggle for full autonomy of the Legislature.
Flanked by some members of the House at the party, Speaker enjoined Parliamentary workers in the state and beyond to keep hope alive, stressing that efforts were on to ensure that their struggle for autonomy was not in vain.
He particularly assured staff of the Assembly that the issue of Consolidated Legislative Salary Scale (CONLESS) was being addressed, just as he assured that them of a better deal in the year 2024
Guwor said, “We are here to celebrate the end of the year and to mark the State Legislature’s staff week. It is true that the outgoing year, 2023 has been very challenging, but I assure you that the coming year, 2024 will be better.
“As parliamentary workers, let me assure you that we share in your pains, your struggles and your aspirations
“We are with you in your struggle for full autonomy of the State Legislatures as we are also together in the struggle for nation building.
“This 8th Assembly is committed to ensuring that all legislative workers in the state are happy”.
In his welcome address at the event, the Acting Clerk of the State Assembly, Mr. Otto Aghoghophia commended the Speaker for his magnanimity in approving the end of year party.
Aghoghophia, while assuring the Speaker and other Lawmakers of unalloyed support of staff of the Assembly, appealed to him to use his good office as treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria to ensure speedy consideration and approval of CONLESS.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to deserving staff of the State Assembly who distinguished themselves in the discharge of their duties
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