Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Emomotimi Guwor, has called on Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State to sustain their support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led administration, which he said remains committed to delivering on its MORE Agenda for the people of the State.
Right Honourable Guwor made the call on Wednesday in his office in Asaba when he received the Executives of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, who paid him a courtesy visit.
Addressing the delegation led by the IYC Western Zone Chairman, Comrade Nicholas Igaramar, the Speaker commended Governor Oborevwori for demonstrating goodwill not only towards the riverine communities but also to the entire Ijaw ethnic nationality and other groups across the State.
Flanked by His colleagues from Ijaw ethnic group in the State Assembly, including Hon Oboro Preyor, Emmanuel Sinebe, Pereotu Oloye and Ebitonmo Alapala; Right Honourable Guwor noted that the administration had embarked on numerous road construction and other infrastructural projects, many of which are either completed or ongoing.
He highlighted some of the ongoing developments in both riverine and upland areas in Ijaw communities and assured that as lawmakers, they would continue to represent the interests of their constituents effectively.
The Speaker further urged the IYC and other Ijaw leaders to remain steadfast in their resolve for the peace and good governance, which the Oborevwori administration is providing to Deltans, noting that the Governor has the welfare and development of the people at heart.
On youth empowerment and capacity building, Rt Hon Guwor assured the delegation that the House would continue to advocate for the inclusion of Ijaw youths in relevant empowerment and development programs.
He however clarified that the State Assembly is not a revenue generating institution but would continue to use its platform to seek interventions where necessary for the betterment of all segments of the society.
Earlier, Comrade Igaramar commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the developmental strides recorded in Ijaw areas, but appealed for more of government’s attention to human capital and infrastructural development in Delta Ijaw communities, including speedy completion of the Ayakoromo Bridge project and all others in the area.
Comrade Igaramar also called for better recognition of the Ijaw Youth Council by the state government and all institutional stakeholders, stressing that their peaceful disposition should be held in high esteem.
The IYC Chairman lauded Ijaw representatives in the Delta State House of Assembly for effective representations and urged them to continue supporting youth development initiatives in the state.
He said the IYC Western Zone comprises of Bayelsa, Delta and Ondo states, even as he commended the Speaker for his sterling leadership as the presiding officer of the Delta State House of Assembly.
The visit was climaxed with presentation of souvenir to the IYC Western Zone Chairman by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor.
