By Austin Ogwuda,
….. tips his successor how to survive
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says his record during his tenure as a Speaker at the Delta State House of Assembly remains to be broken by any House of Assembly in the country.
He stated this, Sunday, while speaking at a Thanksgiving service in honour of the current Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor held at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Effurun, Uvwie local government area of the State.
The Governor used the opportunity to offer useful tips to Guwor, who succeeded him on how to survive despite pressures
According to him, “for you to survive as Speaker, as a leader, you must be humble, transparent and accountable and it is on record that I paid N530 million into the treasury and I also left money in the coffers of the State House of Assembly.
“There is no House of Assembly in the Country that has done what I did and it is my prayer that you succeed and perform better than I did.
“I survived six years as Speaker because I had a good Governor who listens and I urge you to always do the right thing despite pressures”.
“As Governor”, he went on, “I am committed to the welfare of the legislature and we will work together to make life more meaningful for our people”.
The Governor said he was delighted to join the Speaker and his family in thanking God for his elevation as number one lawmaker in the State.
He said God is always pleased when men gave thanks to Him and admonished the Speaker to hold on to God in his private and public life.
Speaking on flooding in Warri and environs, Governor Oborevwori said his administration would demolish all structures built along waterways and warned against dumping of refuse on drainages to give way for free flow of flood water in the area.
His words: ” few days ago, I was sent a viral video on the flooded Airport Road in Warri which of course was caused by our people because they have built structures along waterways.
“They have also blocked drainage channels with refuse but I can assure you that drainages in Warri will be taken care of and flood will no longer disturb our people when we are through.
“We will rebuild infrastructures in Warri with good roads, flyovers, drainages and street lights and we shall restore the lost glory of the oil city”.
Earlier in his remark, Speaker Guwor thanked his guests for honouring his invitation and expressed gratitude to God for elevating him to number one lawmaker in the State.
In his message, Pastor in charge of RCCG, Region 23, Pastor Charles Obasa said leaders must endeavour to live a life of purpose, motive and vision to make impact in the lives of the people they are leading. He prayed for the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God upon leaders in Delta and the Country.