· As Delta State Legislature holds thanksgiving
As Nigeria
continues to suffer financial woes as a result of the fall in oil revenue,
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has called for sober reflection
on what should be done to put the country in an irreversible part of progress.
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| Governor Okowa being received by the Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya |
Okowa made the call
Sunday (12/06/16) at the first anniversary thanksgiving service of the 6th
Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) at the Divine Way Baptist
Church, Asaba.
Speaker of DTHA,
Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya took the first reading at the service which
was attended by top political office holders, traditional rulers, clergy men,
among others.
According to
Governor Okowa, the price of oil nose dived in 2014 and since then, the country
has been faced with how to meet its her financial obligations, observing that
the multiplier effects of the dwindling revenue were affecting all arms of
government.
While stating that
Nigerians deserve to reflect on what happened during the oil windfall periods, the
Governor called for prayers so that the situation can be turned around by God.
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| Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi, Deputy Speaker, (R) with Majority leader, Hon. Tim Owhefere at the thanksgiving service. |
"In the midst
of plenty that we had, within a space of one day, the price of oil started
going down and it has continued," he said, reiterating, "we are not
only grappling with poor oil price, but, we are even unable to produce 50 per
cent of our allotted capacity; it is time to return to God, only God can heal
the land and deliver us. He is able to unite us, bring the glory back, if
genuinely we call on His name, the Lord will definitely bless us but, we need
to present our hearts to Him to turn things around."
He congratulated
the House of Assembly for a successful one year, saying that putting God first
in every situation is the best thing to do.
Rt. Hon. Igbuya at
the occasion commended Governor Okowa for effective management of resources to
deliver democratic dividends to the people despite the tough economic
situation.
"The last one
year has been very rewarding, Governor Okowa has shown wonderful fatherhood to
the legislature, in spite of the bad economy, you have been very good to us,
come 2019, you will not campaign, we will campaign for you," the Speaker
emphasized.
Delivering a sermon
at the occasion, the Vice President (Ministerial), Nigeria Baptist Convention,
Rev. Dr. Dickson Madogwe thanked God for the unity of purpose between the three
arms of government in Delta State, and re-echoed the need to thank God, noting,
"we can say that without God, we will not be able to achieve what we have
achieved."
Rev. Madogwe who
spoke on the theme, "Our song of victory', stated, "leadership is
tough, leadership is not easy, but God remains God, if He has placed you there,
you will remain there, our life is anchored by God, so, hold on to God, look
for every opportunity to make impact and trust God for your future, because of
your future don't go and dabble into fetish things; if you see yourself that
God has appointed you, you will see Him as the one who will take care of your
future and your future will continue to be a testimony."
High point of the
occasion was special thanksgiving by members of the Delta State House of
Assembly accompanied by the Governor, his Deputy, Barr. Otuaro and other
dignitaries.
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