…Lauds Oborevwori On New Minimum Wage Approval
AS members of the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) resumed plenary, yesterday, after the six week recess, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor has challenged the lawmakers to brace up to their assignments in line with its legislative agenda.
Welcoming the lawmakers back from the six weeks break, the speaker enjoined them to leverage on the import of the break and ensure that they consolidate on their core duties of law making, representation and oversight for the overall good of their constituents.
While commending the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for steering the wheel of governance in the right direction, the Speaker, particularly lauded the State Executive Council (SEC) for graciously approving the new minimum wage in the State, as well as for setting up a committee to work out the consequential adjustments for its implementation.
The Speaker, in the address, said: “Dear colleagues, I believe this past six weeks outside this hallowed chamber has been eventful as well as refreshing. I am sure it provided us with ample opportunity to engage with our constituents and other critical stakeholders.
“ Essentially, I believe it also afforded us valuable room for assessment and review of our Legislative duties and engagements thus far.
“It is my expectation that we should work assiduously to close any gaps that have been identified, improve on the areas we have done well and ensure we consolidate on our core duties of law making, representation and oversight, for the overall good of our constituents. This will be intentional and forward-looking.
“Honourable colleagues, the Legislature is a critical arm of government, and together with the other arms of government are obligated to ensure the welfare and security of our people.
“On behalf of the Legislature, I wish to profoundly thank and specially commend His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, for his outstanding capacity and leadership inaddressing State issues that emanated during the period of our recess.
“We will continue to provide legislative support for His Excellency, the Governor in pursuit of the M.O.R.E Agenda.
“The House is in synergy with the Executive in promoting harmonious labour and government relationship.
“We, therefore, commend His Excellency, the Governor for approving the new minimum wage and for setting up a Committee to work out the consequential adjustments for its implementation”, Guwor said.
