Delta Speaker Hails Journalists, Says They Are Major Partners In Nation Building
**Commends ICC for effective coverage of Assembly activities
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, has commended the services of journalists in the state, describing them as major partners in nation building.
Guwor handed this commendation on Wednesday, September 25, at the his office in the Assembly complex when he received in courtesy members of the Indigenous Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council.
The speaker who expresses satisfaction with the activities of journalists in the state, noted that if the journalists is not there to publish the activities of the House, the public will not be able to know and understand what is happening in the house and in government. He said; “Journalists are great stakeholders in the activities of the state Assembly and we will continually partner with you to change the narrative”.
Earlier in his speech, Chairman of Indigenous Correspondent Chapel, Comrade Kenneth Orusi, on behalf of members, congratulated the Speaker for his leadership qualities and for having one of the most peaceful and effective legislature across Nigeria in the past one year. He also congratulated him on his emergence as the speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.
Highlighting some of the aims of the visit, Comrade. Orusi, noted that the Indigenous Correspondent Chapel being Indigenous that basically work closely with the grassroot people, there is the need to partner with the state legislature by way of transmitting and reporting factually the activities and events of the state House of Assembly back to the grassroot. He also stated that visit is also to solicit and appeal to the Speaker and the House to give serious backing and support to the governor in ensuring that the newly created Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure become a substantial Ministry that will not fade out at the expiration of the Sheriff Oborevwori administration.
While commending the Speaker and the House for services and representation so far, Comrade. Orusi, called on the speaker to ensure that the Anti Grazing Bill that has been passed into law by the House is implemented fully as cattle herders still walk freely with their cows in public places and farms destroying crops and causing Deltans a lot of pains.
Responding, Rt. Hon. Guwor, assured that he will give all the necessary supports to the state Governor to see how the directorate can become functional and substantial. He said having come from the Riverine Area, he is aware of the needs and challenges of his people and would want to see how such challenges could be reduced, and ensure such ministry is created to carter for the riverine people.
On the Anti Grazing law, Guwor, stated that implementation lies with the executive but, disclosed that the house have a compliance committee which is headed by the Deputy Speaker whom he also said has been doing a lot in ensuring the law is implemented. He promised that House will do all within their powers to collaborate with the executive and see how the law will be implemented.
Rt. Hon. Guwor appreciated journalists, and maintained that their visit has added values and colors to the activities of the Assembly.
