Okowa Congratulates New DTHA Members

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the Member representing Okpe Constituency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and his Ukwuani Constituency Counterpart, Hon. Ochor Christopher Ochor, on their election as Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively of the 7th Delta State House of Assembly.
Governor Okowa in a statement in Asaba, lauded members of the Seventh Assembly for their choice of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and Ochor Christopher Ochor as Presiding Officers of the Seventh Assembly, nothing that the duo will bring their experience to bear in the discharge of their duties.
The governor also congratulated other members of the House on their victory at the 2019 polls and urged them to bring their extensive knowledge and understanding of law making to the service of the state.
“As governor of our dear state, I promise to give my total support to the House and anything that will be required to ensure that you discharge your responsibilities fully, without any inconveniences”.
According to the governor, members should be proud of their emergence to represent their various constituencies from the teeming population and therefore, saying that they are duty bound to work for the overall interest of the state.
“Our people have entrusted you with this special mandate with a resounding victory in the last elections, the least you can do for them is to ensure that you make good laws for the good governance, security of lives and property and ensure service to the people for a Stronger Delta state. “You need to understand that as representatives of the people, you must always consult with our constituents who sent you to the House and as messengers that we are, it is expected that we return home often to brief them on our representation.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you all on your success at the polls and I wish you God’s help in yet another phase of your continuing service to the good people of Delta State,” the statement added.
The inauguration followed a proclamation by the State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, through a letter dated June 6, 2019 and read by the Clerk, Barr. Lyna Ochulor, citing the 1999 Constitution provision of section 105 subsections three (3).
Barri. Ochulor, thereafter, congratulated the members, expressing the belief that members would apply themselves in ensuring the dividends of democracy to their people through the legislations.
Thereafter, the list of members as sent from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was read in alphabetical order and copies of returns certificate were submitted.

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