Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, rallied stakeholders across the state to unite against terrorism, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality, declaring that security remains a collective responsibility that requires the active participation of government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, and citizens.
 
The governor made the call while delivering his keynote address at the Delta State Security Summit 2026 held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, with the theme “Security: A Collective Responsibility.”
 
The summit brought together heads of security agencies, local council chairmen, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society groups, youth and women organisations, and members of the business community to deliberate on strategies for strengthening peace and security across the state.
 
Oborevwori said the security of lives and property remains fundamental to sustainable development, noting that no society can prosper in an atmosphere 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.
 
The governor stressed that while government and security agencies have constitutional responsibilities to maintain law and order, lasting peace can only be achieved through collaboration among all stakeholders.
 
He said: “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.”
 
Oborevwori disclosed that his administration had continued to strengthen the state’s security architecture through strategic partnerships with security agencies and communities, and had made substantial investments in security operations and logistics.
 
He said the state government recently restructured and strengthened Operation Delta Sweep, the state’s joint security outfit, which has recorded significant successes in combating crime across the state.
 
The governor further disclosed that the State Executive Council approved the construction of divisional police headquarters in all the 25 local council areas of the state in preparation for the eventual establishment of state police.
 
He also highlighted the establishment of the Delta State Security Trust Fund as a sustainable platform for collaboration between the government and the private sector in supporting security operations.