The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has officially received the National Assembly Golden Mace Trophy won by the Hansard Department of the House. The trophy was awarded at the Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Official Reporters of Nigeria, held in Abuja from September 6th to 12th, 2026. The Speaker commended the department for making Delta State proud and for sustaining the Assembly’s reputation as the most vibrant legislature in Nigeria.
The Hansard Department of the Delta State House of Assembly distinguished itself throughout the sessions and emerged winner of the coveted National Assembly Golden Mace Trophy in recognition of legislative vibrancy. The department was competing with colleagues from other State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria and other African countries. The award is a symbol of competence, diligence, and vibrancy that Delta Assembly is known for.
Rt. Hon. Guwor, who is the National Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, assured the department of the continued support of his leadership. He charged them to remain committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and global best practices in official report writing. The Speaker urged the Hansard staff to see the award as a challenge to sustain excellence, emphasizing the critical role of Hansard in preserving the legislative history and integrity of the House.
The Director of Publications Department, Comrade Louis Osiadi, presented the trophy to the Speaker in his office in Asaba. Comrade Osiadi attributed the feat to the enabling environment and purposeful leadership provided by the Speaker and the Management of the Assembly. He thanked the Speaker for his support and encouragement, which contributed to the department's success.
A Letter of Appreciation from the Association of Hansard/Verbatim Reporters of Nigeria, signed by its President, Comrade Gobina Drisu, was also handed over to the Speaker. The presentations were witnessed by the Clerk of the House, Otto Aghoghophia, the Deputy Clerk, Legislative Matters, Silvester Olorogun, and other staff of the Hansard Department who participated in the conference.
The Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Official Reporters of Nigeria featured legislative engagements, including debates, official reports rendition and format, chamber protocol, and stages of bills. The conference provided a platform for official reporters to share knowledge and best practices in official report writing. The Delta State House of Assembly's Hansard Department demonstrated exceptional skills and expertise during the conference.
The National Assembly Golden Mace Trophy is a prestigious award that recognizes excellence in legislative reporting. The Delta State House of Assembly's Hansard Department has set a high standard for other state legislatures to follow. The Speaker's leadership and the department's hard work have contributed to the Assembly's reputation as a vibrant and effective legislature.
Key points
- - The Delta State House of Assembly won the National Assembly Golden Mace Trophy at the Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Official Reporters of Nigeria. - The trophy was awarded in recognition of the Hansard Department's legislative vibrancy and competence. - The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, commended the department and assured them of continued support.
