The Speaker, Delta State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has assured that the House will continue to work closely with the Executive in meeting the yearnings and aspirations of Deltans.
Reflecting on the activities of the 8th Delta Assembly in the last seven months, Rt Hon Guwor said members of the Delta State Legislature would meet before the end of the month to set a legislative agenda for 2024.
Guwor stated that the proposed legislative framework would be designed in line with the MORE agenda of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, which he said focused on enhancing the quality of life of Deltans and basic infrastructural development in the state.
The Speaker restated the commitment of members to delivering the core mandates of representation, lawmaking and oversight, saying that the Assembly would continue to live up to its constitutional responsibilities.
“More impactful bills, motions and resolutions that will promote peace and good governance in the state will emanate from the Hallowed Chamber in 2024”, He said.
Guwor, who is the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, disclosed that the House would resume plenary on Tuesday, 16th January 2024, after the Christmas and New Year break, assuring that the vibrancy of the House would be maintained in 2024.
He said members would be encouraged to continue to improve on their performances in meeting the expectations of their constituents.
Speaking in retrospect on the journey so far by the 8th Delta State Assembly, Guwor disclosed that seven bills had so far been received, of which four were Executive bills, while three were private member bills.
He added that four of the bills had been passed, three already assented to by the Governor, while one had yet to be signed into law, disclosing that the other three were at various stages of the legislative process.
The Speaker thanked the members for their dedication to duty, stressing that their legislative ingenuity led to the sound scrutiny and early passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill, which was signed into law by the Governor on 20th December 2023.
He assured that the welfare and wellbeing of Deltans would continue to occupy the minds of the Lawmakers as they were all united in giving their best for the progress of the state and its people.
Guwor reiterated the importance of training and retraining, saying that 2024 would witness more capacity building for all categories of workers in the Delta State Assembly.
He said sound synergy between the Executive and Legislative arms of government was the hallmark of good governance in Delta State, stressing that the camaraderie would be sustained.
Guwor assured that the love and unity of purpose among the Lawmakers would be strengthened in the 2024 legislative year as it was key to the advancement of the state.
The Speaker, however, charged members to remain alive to their responsibilities, as their selfless services to the state were needed to achieve the developmental goals of the state government.
He used the opportunity to once again wish Deltans, a prosperous new year.
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