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Bars Him From Further Petition
BY ANDREW IKEHI
for lack of merit, the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), yesterday, quashed the petition of one Mr. Silverline Oritserenojo’ who alleged unlawful and premature retirement from the services of College of Education, Warri.
The House at its resumed plenary, yesterday, dismissed the petition, just as it affirmed his retirement as handed down on him by his former employer; College of Education, Warri. The House resolution, The Pointer reports, was sequel to recommendation from the Assembly’s House Committee on Public Petitions, as presented by its Chairman, Hon. Matthew Omonade.
Following the report, the House also barred the petitioner from presenting same petition before the State House of Assembly.
Motion for the adoption of the committee’s report, which was moved by Leader of the House, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, was seconded by member representing Warri South 1 State Constituency, Hon. Augustine Oroye as it was unanimously adopted by the House following a voice vote called by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor.
Commending the committee for “a thorough and crystal clear report, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor enjoined the Clerk of the House, Mr. Otto Aghoghophia to communicate the House resolution to the appropriate quarters, particularly the petitioner and the management of College of Education, Warri.
…Assembly Resumes Plenary After Annual Recess
BY ANDREW IKEHI
mEANWHILE, the State House of Assembly, yesterday, resumed plenary after a six week recess.
The six weeks annual recess, which commenced July 22 this year, ended midnight of September 1, as the House was billed to have resumed September 2, but further adjourned plenary by one week.
At the resumed plenary yesterday, the lawmakers, apparently fresh from the barely seven weeks break, expressed renewed vigour for enhanced legislation. Welcoming the lawmakers back to plenary, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor reminded them of their core legislative assignment of enacting laws that would foster economic growth, social justice, and sustainable development
The speaker stressed the need for the legislators to strengthen their oversight engagement as well as ensure transparency, accountability, and value for public resources.
He reaffirmed the need for sustainable collaboration with the Executive and other stakeholders while safeguarding the independence of the House.
He said, “As we reconvene, our commitment remains clear: We must also respond decisively to the pressing needs of our people, that is, infrastructure, youth empowerment, education, healthcare, and security.
“The lessons from Manchester have reinforced that meaningful change begins with focused planning, inclusive consultation, and timely execution.
‘Distinguished colleagues, the hallmark of this 8th Assembly must be unity, diligence, and service above self. Personal interests must give way to the collective good of our State. Let us be guided by the knowledge that history will measure us not by the titles we hold, but by the impact we create”.
