As the
October exit date for Chairmen and Councillors of different local government
councils in Delta State draws near, Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has signed into law
the Delta State Independent National Electoral Commission, DSIEC, Bill.
The
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi, Clark of the House, Lyna
Ochulor and other Principal officers of the legislature had presented the bill
with two other bills, the Local Government Amendment Bill (2017) and the
Administration of Criminal Justice Bill (2016) to the Governor for assent
yesterday at the Government House, Asaba.
Governor
Okowa at the occasion which was witnessed by some members of the state
executive council, lauded the vibrancy and cooperation of the Delta State
Legislators in making laws that will ensure good governance, respect for rule of
law and progressive society.
He stated
that his administration will continue to support local government councils to
offset their salary arrears.
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