The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has received the National Assembly Golden Mace Trophy won by the Assembly’s Hansard Department at the 2026 Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Official Reporters of Nigeria.
Guwor received the trophy in his office in Asaba, where he commended members of the Hansard Department for making Delta State proud and further strengthening the reputation of the State Assembly.
The Speaker described the award as a reflection of the competence, diligence and professionalism of the Official Verbatim Reporters, urging them to sustain the standard that earned them the recognition.
He stressed the importance of the Hansard Department in preserving the legislative records, history and integrity of the House.
Guwor, who is also the National Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, assured the department of the continued support of the leadership of the Assembly.
He charged the staff to remain committed to accuracy, confidentiality and global best practices in official legislative reporting.
“I am truly delighted that you have made Delta State proud. This trophy is not just a symbol; it is evidence of competence, diligence and the vibrancy that Delta Assembly is known for. You have represented us excellently,” the Speaker said.
Presenting the trophy, the Director of the Publications Department, Comrade Louis Osiadi, said the Delta Assembly Hansard team emerged victorious after a keen contest involving officials from State Houses of Assembly across Nigeria and other African countries.
Osiadi attributed the achievement to the conducive working environment and purposeful leadership provided by the Speaker and the management of the Assembly.
He expressed appreciation to Guwor for his support, encouragement and commitment to the professional development of the department.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Nkem Nwaeke, a Letter of Appreciation from the Association of Hansard/Verbatim Reporters of Nigeria was also presented to the Speaker.
The letter, signed by the association’s President, Comrade Gobina Drisu, recognised the Assembly’s contribution and performance at the conference.
The presentation was witnessed by the Clerk of the House, Otto Aghoghophia; Deputy Clerk, Legislative Matters, Silvester Olorogun; and other staff members of the Hansard Department who participated in the conference.
The Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Official Reporters of Nigeria was held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, from September 6 to 12, 2026.
The conference featured legislative engagements, including debates, official report rendition and formats, chamber protocol, as well as the various stages of bills.
The Delta State House of Assembly Hansard Department distinguished itself during the sessions and emerged winner of the coveted National Assembly Golden Mace Trophy in recognition of its performance and legislative reporting standards.
