…Host Ijaw National Congress, Ijaw Publishers Forum , task Journalists on balance reporting
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has called for a more united and focused driven Deltans to engender greater, accelerated and sustainable development in the state.
The speaker gave the admonition in his office at the State Assembly’s Complex in Asaba, when he played host to the Executives of the Western Zone of Ijaw National Congress, INC and the Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF.
Guwor stressed that with peaceful coexistence among all ethnic nationalities, the state will prosper better.
He assured that the State government is working assiduously towards ensuring lasting solution to the lingering Aladja- Ogbe-ijoh communal crisis, adding that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is on top of the matter.
The Speaker restated the commitment of the Assembly towards overall development of the State, saying that no ethnic group would be marginalized in relation to efficient and effective legislation.
Flanked by Honourables Oboro Preyor, Bomadi, Emmanuel Sinebe, Patani and Pereotu Oloye, Burutu 2, Guwor particularly noted that all the Ijaw speaking Legislators in the State Assembly are united towards a common goal.
He stated that they will continue to play their part in partnership with the Executive in attracting more developmental projects to the areas, adding that efforts are in top gear to ensure the completion of the Ayakoromo bridge as it will in no small way be of utmost benefit to the people.
The Speaker enjoined ethnic groups in the State to intensify their support, prayers and encouragement for the state government, stressing that the MORE agenda of Oborevwori’s administration is all encompassing.
Chairman, Western Zone of Ijaw National Congress, INC, Chief Robinson Ogunkoru, congratulated Rt Hon Guwor on his emergence as Speaker of the 8th Assembly, even as he highlighted issues that required attention across communities in Ijaw nation.
Chief Ogunkoru solicited the support of the Speaker and others in solving some of the challenges, and advocated for more dividends of democracy for Ijaw people as well as to help seek a lasting solution to the age long Aladja-Ogbe-Ijoh crisis.
In another development, the Speaker while playing host to members of Ijaw Publishers Forum, tasked journalists on the need for balanced and objective reportage.
He encouraged the forum to maintain the ethics of the journalism profession and promote the values of the Ijaw people.
Guwor advised that they should not be politically motivated or biased in their reportage, adding “due diligence is required in the discharge of your duties as Journalists”, even as he promised that his doors are open for partnership.
Leader of the delegation, Comrade Austine Ozobo, explained the aims and objectives of the forum and solicited support from the the Speaker and other Lawmakers representing Ijaw ethnic nationality in the Hallowed chamber.
The visit was climaxed with presentation of gifts.