The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Igbuya spoke on the challenges, gains and distractions in his first one year in office, describing his colleagues as wonderful people.
Igbuya described the first one year as tough.
“Before
June 8, 2016, hopes were high. Some of us thought we were going to live
in the past. Past Speakers had enormous influence and resources to
assist the people. One year gone, the reverse is the case. We met
serious recession. Subvention was reduced. ,
things started getting worse. We started preaching the gospel of belt
tightening. My colleagues have seen reasons to adjust. The situation is
very bad, very difficult and tough. My colleagues are wonderful people”.
“We
passed a good number of bills. Administratively, we achieved a major
feat. We were able to find solution to poor power supply” he said.
Demonstrating
maturity and total understanding of what politics should be all about,
Igbuya stressed on synergy between the three arms of government.
“Sapele
is developing. The dualization of Sapele Road from Amukpe roundabout is
ongoing.. Beautification exercise is ongoing. We are going to focus on
other roads in Sapele. We are trying to expose Sapele to the
international community. We are going to make Sapele a major centre for
foreign investors and tourists” he said.
also described the death of Olorogun Felix Ovudoroye Ibru as a terrible
blow to the political class and Nigerians in general.
Together
with Chief Simeon Ebonka, they formed a strong partnership and set the
template for the development of Delta State. He also contributed a lot
to the uplifting of the Urhobo nation.