The Hansard Department of the Delta State House of Assembly has won the National Assembly Golden Mace Trophy at the Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Official Reporters of Nigeria in Abuja.
The award was presented to the department after it emerged winner of the competition involving official reporters from state Houses of Assembly in Nigeria and other African countries.
The Speaker of the Delta Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, received the trophy on behalf of the department in his office in Asaba.
Guwor congratulated the Hansard staff, popularly known as Official Verbatim Reporters, for bringing recognition to the state legislature.
He said the award was evidence of the department’s competence and commitment to accurate 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.
Guwor urged the staff to see the award as a challenge to maintain high standards in their work.
The recognition is expected to further motivate the department’s staff to maintain high standards in the documentation of legislative proceedings and support the effective functioning of the Assembly.
The National Assembly Golden Mace recognition also underscores the broader role of parliamentary administrative and technical departments in supporting lawmakers and ensuring that legislative activities are properly recorded and preserved.
