Hon Francis Waive, member representing Ughelli North/South/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State in the house of Representatives has declared his intention to become the next deputy speaker in the tenth Assembly.
Waive who is Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Power, in a notice to the House of Reps members-Elect said his aspiration, aside overriding competence and capacity to deliver, would be driven by equity and fairness.
He declared that: “I believe the 10th Assembly deserves a leadership sensitive to needs of members and serves all without any discrimination. I believe in the equality of members, in equal opportunities both on the floor and in committee.
“I offer to serve you as Deputy Speaker (if zoned to the South South), that I will be easily accessible, help our esteemed first timers quickly find their footing, and carry everyone along during our tenure.
“Those who know me personally in the current 9th Assembly have described me as calm, cool and unassy. My antecedents have always been that of service to humanity.
“As our induction and inauguration ceremonies draw near, I am available to interact with you personally and privately at your convenience. Just a WhatsApp message on this line and I am with you.
“And on that Inauguration Day remember to write FRANCIS as your choice for Deputy Speaker.
“Please accept the assurances of my utmost regards and many congratulations once again”.
Waive is a graduate of accounting from the old Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University) Ekpoma, he holds a Masters in Legislative Studies 2023 with Specialty in Social Researcher and Scientist, an Avid Community and Rural Demographic Expert, a Newspaper Columnist and Politician.
Before his election in February 2019 the 9th National Assembly, Waive was member National Executive Committee (NEC) of the APC (2019–2022).
He is also Member of the House Standing Committees on Power, Banking and Finance Capital Market, Housing & Habitat, North East Development Commission, Niger Delta Development Commission, Sustainable Development Goals, Steel and Mines Development, Pilgrim, Foreign Affairs, Privatization & Commercialization, Police Affairs Host Communities.
Waive is also Member, House Ad-Hoc Investigative Committees on Power Sector Reform, Utilization of Military Funds between 2011 and 2020, among others.
Waive served the committees on Purchase, Use and Control of Arms, Ammunition and related Hardware by Military, Paramilitary and other Law Enforcement Agencies in Nig.
According to the lawmaker, his Skills/Strength are rooted in his proactive managerial ability, commitment to good governance and quest for excellent and he is personally strong as an organiser of material, men and money to achieving set goals and objectives in a given project.
