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“The government of this state, the party that I belong to have come together and we have resolved that it should be so, and so be it. In the spirit of oneness, there is no victor, no vanquished.
After taking her oath, the new speaker assumed duty by administering the oath of office on her deputy, Justin Okonobor.
Ativie promised to run an open door policy, describing her election as historical and a clarion call to restore the glory of the assembly.
“Today, history has been made in the Edo house of assembly,” she said.
“I have been chosen as the first female speaker of the house, a position which the entire women of Edo and the world at large are so pleased.
“I am overwhelmed by the implicit confidence that my distinguished colleagues have reposed in me to lead the House at a time like this, so that we can collectively bring back the lost glory.
“I will run a transparent, honest and open door policy to all throughout my tenure.’’
She promised that the House would continue to collaborate with the executive in order to transform the state.
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