Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on stakeholders across the state to unite against terrorism, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality, stressing that security is a shared duty requiring active involvement from government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, and citizens.
Governor's Address at Security Summit
The governor made this appeal while delivering his keynote address at the Delta State Security Summit 2026, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, under the theme "Security: A Collective Responsibility." The summit gathered heads of security agencies, local council chairmen, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society groups, youth and women organizations, and business community members to discuss strategies for enhancing peace and security across the state.
Oborevwori emphasized that the security of lives and property is fundamental to sustainable development, noting that no society can prosper in an environment of fear and instability. "Security remains the foundation of every prosperous society. Without peace and stability, economic growth slows, investments decline, and communities struggle to thrive. This is why the protection of lives and property remains one of the most important responsibilities of government," he said.
Call for Collaboration
The governor stressed that while government and security agencies have constitutional duties to maintain law and order, lasting peace can only be achieved through collaboration among all stakeholders. He stated: "The theme of this summit is both timely and relevant because it reminds us that security is not the responsibility of government alone. Traditional institutions, religious bodies, businesses, civil society groups, and every citizen have critical roles to play in building a safe and secure society."
Strengthening Security Infrastructure
Oborevwori disclosed that his administration has continued to bolster the state's security architecture through strategic partnerships with security agencies and communities, and has made substantial investments in security operations and logistics. He noted that the state government recently restructured and strengthened Operation Delta Sweep, the joint security outfit, which has achieved significant successes in combating crime across the state.
Furthermore, the governor announced that the State Executive Council approved the construction of divisional police headquarters in all 25 local council areas in preparation for the eventual establishment of state police. He also highlighted the creation of the Delta State Security Trust Fund as a sustainable platform for government-private sector collaboration in supporting security operations.
