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The Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Mr Emomotimi Guwor has promised to place priority on security issues as well as the welfare of the people.
Guwor said this at plenary on Tuesday in Asaba.
“As representatives of the people, we will prioritize the security and welfare of our constituents in our legislative duties,” he said.
Guwor while welcoming the lawmakers back to plenary after the inauguration of the 8th Assembly, advised them to work as a team irrespective of their political parties in order to ensure good governance in the state.
”I enjoin all of us to work as a team irrespective of party affiliations to enthrone good governance in the state. In all things, we should put the people first.
”I wish to also remind us that one tree can never make a forest.
”While maintaining our independence as a House, nevertheless, we will collaborate with the Executive arm of Government in delivering dividends of democracy to our people.
”We in the Legislature and the Executive are but only trustees of the people. Therefore, we have to synergise for the interest of the people,” he said.
Meanwhile, the house had also elected its principal offices for the 8th Assembly, as Mr Emeka Nwaobi(PDP- Aniocha North) emerged as the Majority Leader, while Mr Festus Okoh was elected as the Deputy Majority Leader.
Mr Edafe Emakpor (APC-Uvwie) was also elected as the Minority Leader, while Mr Anthony Ebitomimo (APC-Burutu 1) was elected as the Minority Whip.