By Sunday Apah
Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday signed seven bills into law, including the pivotal Delta State Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2024, which he hailed as a transformative step for the state’s rapid industrialization efforts.
The other approved legislation includes the Delta State Physical and Regional Planning Bill, 2024; the Delta State Film and Video Censor’s Board Bill, 2024; the Amendment Law for Registration and Regulation of Private Veterinary Clinics, 2024; the Child Rights Amendment Bill, 2024; the Delta State Pet Control and Responsible Ownership Bill, 2024; and the Delta State College of Health Technology, Ovrode Bill, 2024.
While signing the bills, Governor Oborevwori praised the leadership of the State House of Assembly for their careful consideration of these crucial pieces of legislation, which are designed to tackle pressing issues and enhance the quality of life for residents.
He stated, “Today we are witnessing the enactment of seven bills aimed at advancing Delta State through our MORE Agenda.”
Highlighting the significance of the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Law, he said, “It gives me immense pleasure to sign this law. We have established a legal framework that will open up numerous investment opportunities in power generation, transmission, and distribution.”
The governor urged potential investors to seize the opportunities in the energy sector, emphasizing that a strong power supply is essential for any business investment. “With our population and the newly established legal framework, Delta State is ready for investments,” he asserted.
The governor remarked on the importance of the Child Rights Amendment Law, 2024, which enhances protections for children by prohibiting their employment for domestic work outside their family environments.
“It also creates an Adoption Service Department within the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development to assist prospective adoptive parents. Our children are our future, and they deserve protection.”
He stated further that these new laws will safeguard vulnerable populations, improve the quality of life, foster sustainable development, enhance environmental protection, attract investors, and boost the state’s internally generated revenue.
Governor Oborevwori called on all stakeholders to collaborate effectively for the successful implementation of these laws, saying, “Our work is far from finished.”
Earlier, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, congratulated the governor on the extensive construction projects underway across the state, affirming that Deltans felt they were receiving value for public funds.
He also noted that public input was considered during the House’s hearings on the new bills, leading to their passage.
