ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State House of Assembly has accelerated the approval process for a bill aimed at renaming the Delta State Polytechnic, Burutu. This decision was taken at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, the House swiftly advanced through the first, second, and third readings of the Bill, ultimately passing it after a robust debate led by Deputy Majority Leader, Hon Festus Okoh.
Upon passage, pending gubernatorial assent, the institution will be known as the “Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu.”
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori forwarded the bill to the State Assembly on Wednesday, urging its consideration and potential approval.
During Thursday’s session, the Speakerr called for the suspension of relevant House rules to expedite the legislative processing of the proposed law. Motions to this effect, moved by Deputy Majority Leader, representing Ika South Constituency, were unanimously adopted.
Deputy Majority Leader Okoh elucidated on the bill’s significance, characterizing it as a one-line amendment aimed at incorporating “Maritime” into the Polytechnic’s name. He underscored the amendment’s alignment with stakeholders’ desires and lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his responsiveness.
The bill garnered overwhelming support from lawmakers including Hon Oboro Preyor, Bomadi, Pereotu Oloye, Burutu 2, Charles Emetulu, Ndokwa West, Ferguson Onwo, Isoko South, and Ebitomo Anthony Alapala, Burutu 1 constituency. They emphasized the bill’s importance in aligning the institution’s nomenclature with its specialized focus.
The motion for the third reading and subsequent passage of the bill was moved by Deputy Majority Leader Hon Festus Okoh and adopted by the House via a voice vote called by Speaker Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor.
In his commendation of the lawmakers for their diligence, Speaker Guwor highlighted that the bill’s passage reflects the institution’s updated nomenclature. He affirmed the State Legislature’s commitment to fostering peace, good governance, and development across the state.
