The Imo State House of Assembly on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, commenced sitting and legislative activities after going on recess.
The house was declared open after an announcement by the clerk of the house and head, legislative unit, Barr Mrs Chinelo Emeghara, the Speaker of the house, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe directed that special prayers be made to in appreciation to God for the period of the recess and for a total commitment of the legislative activities to God as they resume.
The lawmakers were led through the special prayer by a Clergy Man, Apostle Paul Emeka Chetachi of Omega Power Ministry (OPM) who appreciated God for all-round protection throughout the period of the recess and for the resume successfully.
The lawmakers further, prayed God to continue to protect and prosper Imo State and grant them the wisdom to render quality and life-transforming service to the people.
Proceeding, the house presented two bills for consideration on this first day, namely, a bill for a law to further amend the Imo state Public Procurement Law No 12 of 2021 which was billed for second reading and a bill for a law to amend the Imo State College of Education Law No 11 of 2021 also billed for Second. The two bills however, were adjourned to the next sitting on October 3, 2023.
Meanwhile, the member for Ikeduru State Constituency in the house of assembly, Hon. Johnleoba Iheoha has applauded the leadership of the legislative house for deeming it wise to accommodate a special prayer as part of resumption activities after their first recess thus, seeking the face of God in prayers, while the member for Ideato South State Constituency and deputy minority leader in the house, Hon Ichie Vitalis Azodo gave Kudos to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe as well as the Clerk of the House, Barr Mrs Chinelo Emeghara for ensuring that the members resumed sitting on clean, peaceful and conducive atmosphere.
According to Ichie Vitalis Azodo, the best way to start any human venture is by going to God in prayers.