BY ANDREW IKEHI
AHEAD of scheduled resumption of legislative activities in the Delta State House of Assembly after the Christmas and New Year break, Deltans have been assured of robust People-oriented and development-driven legislation in the 2025 legislative year.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the State Assembly, Mr. Nkem Nwaeke who gave the assurance in a statement made available to journalists, expressed optimism that the new legislative year would ensure sustained collaboration between the State Executive and legislative arms towards enhanced socio-economic development of the State
According to him, the 8th Assembly under the watch of his boss and Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon Emomotimi Guwor would witness increased legislative activities in 2025 just as he noted that the House, in the previous year, 2024 was marked by several significant gains in 2024, saying, “the positive narratives will continue in 2025 and beyond”.
The CPS emphasized that under the pragmatic leadership of Rt Hon Guwor, the State Assembly has made notable progress in passing legislation that benefits the citizens of Delta State.
Nwaeke noted that the Speaker and his team are very much interested in the good governance of the state and will always ensure that the yearnings and aspirations of the people of Delta State are met.
The CPS said his Boss who is the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, has gained so much public accolades as a result of his legislative experience and leadership skills that has made the 8th Assembly vibrant, tick, focused and popular among comity of state legislatures.
He assured that the Speaker would continue to take steps to strengthen the legislative institution in Delta State and ensure that the House remains productive in line with its constitutional obligations.
“Looking ahead into 2025, projections for the Delta State House of Assembly are promising.
“Under the quality leadership of Rt. Hon Emomotimi Guwor, the House already passed a realistic and implementable budget for 2025 fiscal year which has been assented to by His Excellency, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State.
“The 979. 2-billion-naira budget is the working tool for the government in addressing state’s issues and promoting economic growth, and the Speaker is ever committed in supporting the Governor to succeed in the MORE agenda.
“On resumption of plenary anytime soon, the world will see even more legislative productivity, with focus on passing bills and motions that benefit the people and residents of Delta State”, Nwaeke added.
