THEME: TIME TO RESTORE RESPECT AND PEOPLES' CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP NIGER STATE TO REALISE VISION 3:2020. 2. Honourable members; I join Nigerlites and your numerous well wishers in congratulating you on this historic occasion of the inauguration of the seventh legislature of the Niger State House of Assembly. 3. We must however, first give immense gratitude to Allah (SWT) for making it possible for all of us to be part of this occasion. Today's event is by every estimation a historic one and indeed a poignant affirmation of what democracy truly and really means; that governments are created by the people, empowered by the people, derive their just powers from the consent of the people, and must forever remain subservient to the will of the people. We are, therefore, servants of the people. 4. Today's event therefore marks a significant turning point in our march towards democratic development in Niger State, as the inauguration of the legislature represents the consolidation of one of the pivotal points of a democratic government; for the legislature, alongside the executive and the judiciary, is the institution that has the onerous responsibility of restoring the peoples' confidence in democracy, by the quality of its legislation, which must always be aimed at protecting and promoting the rights and priviledges as well as the aspirations of majority of the people. 5. While welcoming you on board this democratic voyage, permit me to remind us that the task of democratic governance is a collective responsibility of the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary, each saddled with distinct but mutually reinforcing constitutional responsibilities. The need for mutual understanding and respect therefore becomes highly sacrosanct, to enable us provide good governance for the consolidation of the transformation of Niger State. The Executive Arm initiates and executes policies after the legislature has legislated (laws and oversight functions) and the judiciary adjudicates, interprets and arbitrates. 6. Let me, ...
Enugu State is in the South East geo-political Zone of Nigeria. It is located at 6o30' North of Equator, and 7o30' East of Latitude. It is plus one hour (+1hr) GMT on the World Time Zone. It shares border with the following states: Abia and Imo to the south; Ebonyi to the east, Benue to the north-east, Kogi to the north-west and Anambra State to the west. It covers an area of 7,161 km2 (2,765sq mi), and ranks 29th out of the 36 States of Nigeria in terms of land area. Enugu State has a good climatic condition all the year round. The hottest month is February with about 87.16 oF (30.64 oC), while the lowest temperature is recorded in November/December, reaching about 60.54 oF (15.86 oC). Lowest rainfall of about 0.16 cubic centimeters (0.0098 cu in) is recorded in February, while the highest rainfall is recorded in July at about 35.7 cubic centimeters (2.18 cu in).
With an estimated population of 3,267.837, (1,596,042-males and 1,671,795- females) (2006 Census), it ranks 23rd out of the 36 States of the federation. Enugu State is also densely populated, and is rated at 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi). This is regarded as one of the highest in Africa. Demographers have however, continually put the realistic population figure of Enugu State at six million. The State's area code is 042, while its ISO 3166 code is NG-EN. Official website is Enugustate.gov.ng.
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