Delta Assembly Passes Bill To Eliminate Multiple Taxation

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA), Rt. Hon. Guwor Dennis, has said the newly passed Delta State Revenue Service Bill is designed to harmonise revenue generation, eliminate multiple taxation and create a more business-friendly environment to attract investment into the state.

Guwor, who made the disclosure during a press briefing in Asaba yesterday, to commemorate the third anniversary of the 8th Assembly, said the legislature had remained committed to its constitutional duties of lawmaking, oversight, representation and partnership in governance.

According to him, the House received 11 bills during its third session, comprising five executive bills and six private members’ bills, out of which five had been passed, four assented to by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, while one was awaiting assent.

He listed some of the key legislations passed to include the Appropriation (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Delta State Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Cultism (Amendment) Bill, 2025; Delta State Appropriation Bill, 2026; Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025; and the Delta State Revenue Service Bill, 2026.

The Speaker said the passage of the 2026 Appropriation Law, which raised the budget from the N1.664 trillion presented by the Governor to N1.729 trillion, was part of the Assembly’s efforts to provide additional resources for critical development projects and programmes across the state.

He added that the 8th Assembly passed and processed key legislation, including an increased 2026 budget of N1.729 trillion, as it marked its third anniversary in office.

Guwor also highlighted the Assembly’s collaboration with the Executive arm of government, stressing that the relationship had contributed to the successful implementation of the administration’s MORE Agenda.

He noted that Deltans were already witnessing major infrastructural projects, including ongoing and completed flyovers in Uvwie, Warri, Ughelli and Agbor, as well as expanded road networks linking rural communities with urban centres, improved healthcare infrastructure and development of riverine communities.

On legislative oversight, the Speaker disclosed that the House screened and confirmed nominees into the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Delta State Structure for Signage and Advertisement Agency, and Delta State Judicial Service Commission.

He further stated that the Assembly approved reports from the Auditor-General (State) on the accounts of the Delta State Government and the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The House also considered and approved the report of the Auditor-General (Local Governments) on the financial statements of the 25 local government councils in the state.

Guwor described the establishment of the Post-Legislative Scrutiny Department as another landmark achievement of the Assembly, noting that Delta became the second state in Nigeria, after Oyo State, to establish such a department.

He assured that the 8th Assembly would continue to pursue people-oriented legislation, strengthen oversight, promote accountability and support programmes aimed at advancing peace, growth and prosperity in Delta State.