Connect with us

FEATURED

Gov Okowa Signs 6 Bills Into Law, Creates Warri/Uvwie And Environs Devt Agency

Published

on





Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday signed six bills into law, including the Warri/Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development  Agency Bill. 

Okowa while signing the bill into law said that with the cooperation of all arms of government a stronger state would be built.

The governor observed that it was a collective responsibility for all Deltans to contribute towards building a virile state that will be the pride of all.

Advertisement

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who was accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi and other principal officers of the legislature, presented the bills to the governor.

According to the Governor, “The Warri/Uvie and environs development agency law was initiated following the successes recorded with the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency.

“The law was borne out of the positive impact we have made in the development of the state capital using the Capital Territory Development Agency; in 2015, we saw the need for a special agency to handle the development of the capital territory, three years after, we have seen the positive impact this has made in Asaba and its environs”.

Advertisement

Continuing, he said,  “I believe that from the beginning of my second tenure, we will pay special attention to the development of Warri, Uvwie and environs as I promised the people; this agency will ensure the maintenance of existing infrastructure and improvement of general infrastructure in the area”.

Other bills that were signed into law includes:  Bill to provide for the establishment of the Delta State Urban Water Corporation, Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, The State Water Sector Regulatory Commission; Bill to Regulate the Registration, Establishment, Operations, Conduct, Monitoring and Inspection of Private Health Care Facilities in Delta State and other matters incidental thereto; Bill to Amend Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency; Bill to provide for the Audit of Public Accounts of the state Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Local Governments and other Matters Connected therewith; and the Bill to Establish the Customary Courts and to provide for the Composition and Appointment of Chairman and Members, Structure and Administration, Jurisdiction and other Matters Connected thereto.

The governor commended the Delta State House of Assembly for being great partners in his administration’s efforts to develop the state.

Advertisement

“For spending time to do your job thoroughly; you have done a lot to impact on our people,  and we will continue to need the cooperation of the House of Assembly to develop our state; as we work and partner with the rest of the state and the Judiciary, we have course to smile as we build the Delta of our dreams, a stronger Delta State”, Governor Okowa enthused.

Rt. Hon. Oborevwori while presenting the bills before they were signed into law, took time to extol Governor Okowa’s administration for working for the interest of the people of the state, disclosing that the bills passed through all the processes required in making laws.

Photograhy: Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (right); Clerk of the House, Barr. (Mrs.) Lyna Ocholor (2nd right); Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Peter Mrakpo (2nd left) and Secretary to State Government, Hon. Ovie Agas, during the Signing into law, 9 Bills Passed by the State House of Assembly, Photo credit: JIBUNOR SAMUEL.  

Advertisement
COMMUNITY REPORT8 hours ago

One Year in Office: Elumelu Hails Aniocha/Oshimili Council Chairmen as ‘More Agenda’, ‘Renewed Hope’ Agents

FEATURED11 hours ago

FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday in Honour of Buhari

FEATURED15 hours ago

Deadly Udu Bridge Crash Claims Six Lives as Julius Berger’s Truck Collides with Broken-Down Trailer

FEATURED17 hours ago

Tompolo Pays Glowing Tribute to Late ex-President Buhari

FEATURED20 hours ago

We’ve Lost A Great Leader With Integrity in Buhari – Sen.Ned Nwoko

Omo-Agege
FEATURED1 day ago

Omo-Agege Threatens Lawsuit Against Social Media Blogger Over Claim of Collecting Billions from Tantita’s Surveillance Contract

FEATURED1 day ago

‘Call Your Commissioners to Order’ – Ogbe-Ijoh Leaders in Delta Tell President Tinubu, INEC Boss

COMMUNITY REPORT1 day ago

Construction of long-overdue Oko–Patani Road Captured in NDDC Budget – Sen. Nwoko Reveals

FEATURED2 days ago

Analyst Says Tinubu’s Support for Anioma State Will Cement His Legacy of Justice and Inclusivity

powershift
FEATURED2 days ago

Buhari: Tinubu Confirms Ex-president’s Death, Deploys Shettima to London

FEATURED2 days ago

BREAKING: Former President Buhari Confirmed Dead

FEATURED2 days ago

Brain Gain: Nigeria’s $20bn Remittance Not Enough — Ikpeazu Calls on Diaspora to Engage in Governance

COMMUNITY REPORT2 days ago

Omo-Agege Mourns Olomu Monarch, Describes Him as Bastion of Urhobo Culture

COMMUNITY REPORT3 days ago

NDLEA’s Teen Killing: How Sen. Nwoko Secured N200m Compensation for Deceased’s Family

COMMUNITY REPORT3 days ago

BREAKING: Ohworode of Ancient Olomu Kingdom Joins Ancestors

Advertisement
Advertisement