By Oye Chukwujekwu
Special Correspondent, Asaba
Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Monday Igbuya, says despite the economic meltdown caused by the fall in oil price, he and his colleagues have made impact in legislative matters.
He expressed gratitude to God for giving legislators good health and strength to make laws and to co-operate with the executive.
Igbuya listed the achievements of the Assembly in the past one year to include passing 10 out of 23 bills received, approval of 33 motions and 16 reports, as well as several matters being tackled by different committees.
He said the Assembly is conscious of the yearnings of the people, and promised quick delivery of the dividends of democracy despite dwindling federal allocation.
Igbuya commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his support for the Assembly, assuring that the legislature would continue to maintain cordial relationship with other arms of government.
In another development, 87 cooperative groups in Delta South Senatorial District have received a fish smoking kiln each, as part of efforts by the government to create job for women and promote fishing.
The kilns were distributed with cash component for transport fare by the office of the chief job creation officer at three centres – Ughelli, Warri, and Koko.
The women were drawn from the 87 wards that constitute the eight councils in the senatorial district.
Okowa’s representative, Eboh Eric said the distribution showed the government’s commitment to empowering women at the grassroots as part of prosperity for all Deltans and to engage them in fish processing as well as boost fish production.
The representative of the chief job creation officer, Jerry Erugdegde, urged the beneficiaries to use the kilns to create jobs and wealth through fish .processing and help meet the high demand for fish.
Felicia Babudor, a beneficiary from Patani Council who represented the women, said they are grateful to the government for its support, and promised that they would use the kilns to generate wealth for themselves and their families.