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Delta Assembly Gets New Speaker
Delta State House of
Assembly has elected Mr Peter Onwusanye, (PDP Oshimili South) as its new Speaker.
The election of Onwusanya was sequel to the resignation of the former Speaker, Mr Victor Ochei, as contained in a letter read by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr Basil Ganagana.
The deputy speaker read the letter during the proceedings of the House in Asaba.
In the letter, Ochei said that his decision to resign was to pave way for new leadership.
He commended the state government and PDP for giving the opportunity to serve the state.
The Tide reports that the Majority Leader of the House, Mr Monday Igbuya moved the motion to accept the resignation of Ochei.
The majority leader’s motion was seconded by Mr Martin Okonta, (PDP) Ika South.
Newsmen also reports that the election of the new speaker followed a motion also moved by the majority leader which was unanimously adopted by the house.
Okonta’s motion for the election of a new speaker was seconded by Mr Sam Obi (PDP) Ika North East.
In his acceptance speech, Onwusanya, who is an accountant, thanked the lawmakers for the confidence reposed in him.
He also thanked the governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan and PDP for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of the state.
The new speaker also commended the former speaker; Ochei for his contribution to legislature in the state.
He solicited the support of the members in carrying out his duty.
The Tide also reports that Mr Friday Osanebi (PDP) Ndokwa East was also elected as the new Chief Whip of the house following the recommendation by the State Chairman of PDP, Chief Peter Nwoboshi.
The recommendation was also contained in a letter read by the deputy speaker in the house.
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Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
