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My brother and friends, the former Rt. Hon. Speakers, Deputy Speaker of the House, dear Honourable colleagues, Clerk of the House, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen.
It is with a deep sense of honour, humility and with gratitude to God that I take the chair as Speaker of this distinguished House of Assembly.
I want to express my sincere appreciation to my colleagues, Honourable members of this House, for the confidence reposed in me, and for this huge responsibility you have thrust in me.
I count it a unique privilege to be here on this Honourable seat today. This day, is indeed a watershed in the political annals of Kogi State as it marks the beginning of another path to further consolidate on the progress so far made by this August Assembly and by extension, the present government in the State.
Today is unique, because it is also the continuation of a stronger tie amongst the Honourable members of this hallowed chamber. Let me be quick to pledge my strong determination and resolve to rally this noble house for a common cause aimed at raising the bar of socio – political and economic development of our dear State.
As an executive arm of the government, we shall work closely with the executive in order to facilitate the speedy actualization of dividends of democracy to our people. I promise to run an open door policy and solicit the support and cooperation of Honourable members in the task of making laws for good governance.
I salute the unstinted commitment and service of Rt. Hon. Umar Ahmed Imam, whose astuteness and proactiveness has kept this house focused and his maturity in his handling of this change of baton has put to rest the assumption of many who predicted another round of crisis in the assembly. Our collective resolve to put the interest of the State and our constituents far and above any other consideration is an exhibition of Statesmanship. Together, we shall work to deliver good legislation and people – driven government.
My dear colleagues, by electing me as Speaker, you have demonstrated to the world that this Honourable house has the wherewithal to resolve issues however contentious whenever they arise. You are leaving a legacy of an accountable, focused, progressive and united house capable of playing it’s role as the stabilizing factor in our polity. We have shown once again that this is a house of the common people of Kogi State.
We shall discharge our arduous mandate with the fear of God without compromising our oath of office.
Dear colleagues, there is no better time than now for us to face the stark realities of strengthening the New Direction Agenda of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State for the greater good of Kogites.
I AM HERE TO SERVE. I AM HERE FOR GOOD.
Once again, I thank the Almighty God for counting me worthy of being the first among equals. My message to great Kogites is this; my colleagues and I have resolved that – WE WILL WORK FOR YOU!
GOD BLESS KOGI STATE!
GOD BLESS THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!!
Rt. Hon. M. O Kolawole,
Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly.
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