Unimpressed by
agitations from various quarters calling for the division of the country, Delta
State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has kicked against anything that would cause
war and result into the division of the country.
Instead, the governor said the unity of Nigeria cannot be
compromised, and implored all not only to reflect on the past but also to build
a greater country.
He spoke in Asaba at the 2nd anniversary thanksgiving
service of the 6th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly.
His words: “In this time, we don’t need another war, it is time
for us to think and reflect on the past and build a greater, more united
country.
“Nigeria needs God to survive and by the grace of God,
Nigeria is one and will remain as one. Christians should continue to pray for
the country, we don’t want to see war.
“It is time to reexamine ourselves, examine our homes and to
think of our existence; we need to reflect on things we do as parents and what
we are inculcating into our children because, as parents, we must build in our
children the knowledge of God for us to have a better society.”
Governor Okowa who commended the DTHA for a successful
anniversary, observed that the legislators have been very diligent in serving
God and diligent in working with the executive arm to serve Deltans.
Speaker of the House, Sheriff Oborevwori old newsmen shortly
after the service Chatting that the House would maintain the cordial working
relationship with the executive arm of government while remaining independent.
“I want to commend Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his support to
the Sixth Assembly. His favourable disposition towards the progress of this
House is essentially inspired by the co-operative spirit existing between
various arms of government in Delta State.
“And on our part, we will continue to reciprocate the
benevolent attitude of the executive by giving prompt attention to passage of
bills.
“We are determined more than ever to improve on our
performance as we enter into the third legislative year. In the next
parliamentary years, the House will ensure that it retains its focus. I am
determined to take the House to enviable height.
Meanwhile, there are indications that the former Speaker of
the House, Monday Igbuya is yet to accept the olive branch extended to him by
his colleagues after he was impeached exactly one month ago.
Igbuya who represents Sapele constituency at the House was
conspicuously absent from the thanksgiving service which was attended by all
the lawmakers and other top government officials.
Igbuya whose three months suspension was lifted by the
House, has continued to shun sittings and all activities of the House.
By Paul Osuyi
