Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has assented to seven bills, including the strategic Delta State Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2024, which he described as a game-changer in the state’s rapid industrialisation drive.
With the electricity bill signed into law, the Governor stated that the state has now unlocked a plethora of investment opportunities in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
The other bills he assented to are: the Delta State Physical and Regional Planning Bill, 2024; the Delta State Film and Video Censor’s Board Bill, 2024; the Registration and Regulation of Private Veterinary Clinics (Amendment) Law, 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.
Oborevwori commended the leadership of the House for passing these important bills, which were carefully crafted to address pressing issues and challenges, thereby improving the quality of life for the people.
He explained: “We have just witnessed the signing into law of seven bills geared towards enhancing Delta State through our MORE Agenda.
“The laws that I have just assented to are very significant, especially the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Law, 2024. This particular law gives me immense joy in assenting to it.
“We have provided the legal framework to unlock a plethora of investment opportunities in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
“The state is now open for prospective investors in this sector to take advantage of it. I believe that this bill, which I have assented to today, will improve our power sector, which is very crucial because you cannot undertake any investment without power.
“Power is essential, and I can tell you today that we have the population and now the legal framework for investment to thrive. The state is now open for investments.”
The Governor noted that the Child Rights Amendment Law, 2024, had provided more safeguards for children.
“Henceforth, no child should be employed or used for domestic help outside their homes or family environment.
“It also establishes an Adoption Service Department in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, and Social Development to address the challenges faced by prospective adopting parents. Our children are the future and must be protected.
“These bills that have been assented to will protect our vulnerable populations, improve quality of life, promote sustainable development and environmental protection, attract investment, and increase our IGR.
“We must recognise that our work is far from over. We must now ensure the effective and efficient implementation of these laws. I, therefore, urge all stakeholders to work together to guarantee successful outcomes.”
Earlier, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, while presenting the bills, congratulated Governor Oborevwori on the massive construction projects across the state, stating that Deltans were pleased to see commensurate value for monies appropriated for projects.
He added that the inputs of Deltans were sought through the presentation of memoranda during the House public hearings on the new bills before they were passed.
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