Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has dedicated his re-election and successful inauguration as the Presiding Officer of the 8th Assembly to God in thanksgiving.
Rt Hon Guwor at a well attended service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Redeemed Hall Mega Parish, Effurun, on Sunday, July 23, 2023, expressed gratitude to God for the elevation from not just a member of the Assembly but Speaker of the House and sought God’s directions as he face the task ahead of him of presiding over the affairs of the first arm of government in democratic governance.
The roll call of personalities that came from far and near to be a part of the celebration was unprecedented with the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and wife Tobore, leading the pack.
Wife of the Deputy Governor of the State, Dame Catherine Onyeme, a representative of Governor of Taraba State, Speakers of some States Houses of Assembly, including Bauchi, Benue, Pleateau, Taraba, Enugu, Edo, Anambra, Bayelsa, Oyo, Osun, and Cross River states, immediate past Governor of the State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, and serving and former members of the National and State Assembly, were in attendance.
Others include the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Theresa Diai, traditional rulers, Party Chieftains, Community and Religious Leaders, Captains of Industries, Opinion Leaders and other top government functionaries within and outside Delta State.
The only bible reading from the book of Psalms, 100:1-5, 150:1-6, was taken by the celebrant, Emomotimi Guwor.
Pastor In charge of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Region 23, Pastor Charles Obasa, reminded Christians that they are products of faithfulness and should always have reason to appreciate Him.
Pastor Obasa, stressed the need for leaders to be committed to making positive impacts on the led, saying that where there is no vision, the people perished.
He prayed for knowledge, understanding and wisdom for Emomotimi Guwor as they are needed to succeed as Speaker, and urged him to remain focused even in the face of challenges.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in his remarks said it was a thing of joy to join Emomotimi Guwor in thanksgiving and congratulated him for his attainment as the Presiding Officer of the Delta State Legislature.
Oborevwori urged Guwor to trust in God for wisdom and strength to succeed as Speaker, even as he admonished him to remain humble, transparent, accountable and a servant leader.
On the flooding challenges in Warri and environs, Oborevwori said many illegal structures will go down in no distant time to allow for free flow of water, whenever it rains.
He assured that the lost glories of Warri City will be restored as strategic infrastructures would be attracted to the area by the administration.
“A few days ago, I was sent a viral video on the flooded Airport Road in Warri which of course was caused by our people because they have built structures along waterways.
“They have also blocked drainage channels with refuse, but I can assure you that drainages in Warri will be taken care of and flood will no longer disturb our people when we are through.
“We will rebuild infrastructures in Warri with good roads, flyovers, drainages and street lights and we shall restore the lost glory of the oil city,” he said.
The celebrant and Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi, flanked by his wife, Timiebi, said it was good to thank God, saying that he is what he is today by the mercies of God.
The Speaker paid glowing tributes to the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro who he said God used to launch him into politics as well as the parents who tutelage brought him thus far.
A reception was later held for guests at the KFT Event Center which also had in attendance many important personalities across the country.
