Delta Speaker, Guwor Charges Media On Objectivity ***As NUJ Wants legal Backing For Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure

The Indigenous Correspondents Chapel (ICC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Delta State House of Assembly to initiate a law to back the  the Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure created recently by the  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led administration.

The call was made yesterday, during a courtesy visit of members of ICC on the Speaker of the State House of Assembly , Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, at Asaba.

Explaining the importance of legal backing for  the Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure, the chairman of the Chapel , Comrade Kenneth Orusi said that the move will ensure that the Directorate does not fade out after Oberevwori’s administration.

Comrade Orusi also appealed to the Speaker to work with the executive arm of government to ensure that the Directorate becomes a Ministry.

Other issues raised by the chairman includes the seemingly non implementation of the anti grazing bill that has been passed into law by the house as well as the increasing insecurity around the Koka flyover in Asaba.

Commending the Speaker for his leadership qualities and for having one of the most peaceful and effective legislature across Nigeria in the past one year, Orusi stated the need for the chapel ‘s partnership with the state legislature for transmission of the House activities to the grassroots.

Responding, The Speaker of DTHA commended the services of journalists in the state, describing them as major partners in nation building.

Speaking on the Directorate, Guwor said on that he is aware of the needs and challenges of his people and would want to see how such challenges could be reduced, while ensuring that the will work with the Governor  to ensure that the Directorate is upgraded to a Ministry that will cater for people in the riverine areas .

On the anti grazing law, Guwor stated that implementation lies with the executive arm of government , although the house has a compliance committee which is headed by the Deputy Speaker whom he also said has been doing a lot to ensure the implementation of the law.

Reacting to the recent  development at the Koka Flyover, he said ,” We will continue to make sure that we work with the executive do their work effectively.
We will work with the executives to ensure they give the best to Deltans . That place is the entry point to asaba and we will do the best to give it a face-lift.”

Appreciating the journalists for the visit, the speaker admonished them to “continue to do your work objectively, verify information adequately before reportage.”

He also promised to work with members of ICC and Journalists at large just as his predecessor did.