ANOTHER female lawmaker, Rita Maduagwuna, representing Nnewi South II has emerged as the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly.
Hartford Oseke, representing Awka South II
was elected as Deputy Speaker.
This
follows the inauguration of the 6th Assembly by Governor Willie Obiano
yesterday.
Addressing journalists shortly after the
ceremony, Obiano governor described the day as very important day in the state.
He said: “In all known democratic history,
the inauguration of the legislative assembly is a symbolic tradition that
reminds us of the significance of representation in purposeful governance.
“So, with the solemn ceremony we have
gathered here to perform today, we are lending stronger roots to our
democracy.”
He congratulated the new lawmakers on their
election as the representatives of their people, stressing: “Running for any
elective office in Nigeria is a very difficult and highly competitive
undertaking, as well as a great rite of passage that every aspiring leader
prays for but only a handful of people ever attain it.”
He said the inauguration of the new team is a
great beginning for our dear state, noting that what stares everyone of them
straight in the face is the enormous challenge of governance, adding:
“Interestingly, at this stage, our party affiliations do not count.”
He reminded the lawmakers “…that one of the
beauties of democracy is the all-round checks and balances that it guarantees.
“Beyond the usual balance of power among the
three arms of government, there is a third check, which lies with the
electorate.
“In any democracy, the future of the leader
rests in the hands of the voters. By electing you to represent them in the
legislative assembly, our people have placed a huge expectation on your
shoulders.
“There is a saying that to whom much is
given, much is expected.
“I urge you to rise to your full height and
fulfill the high promise of your office. That way, you will be building a great
political future for yourselves and expanding the frontiers of excellence for
the greater good of Anambra State.”
In her inaugural address, Mrs. Maduagwuna
commended Obiano for his visible efforts at making the state a reference point,
in terms of security and investment, and assured him that the House will live
up to its constitutional responsibility of supporting him to realise his lofty
vision for the state.
She thanked her colleagues for the confidence
reposed in her and promised to carry them along.
Of the total 30 lawmakers in the House, 27
were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA),
while 3 emerged on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Guardian
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