Stakeholders across Delta State have agreed to unite against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality at a summit that brought together heads of security agencies, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society groups, youth and women organizations, and members of the business community.
Stakeholders at the summit organised by the government to deliberate on strategies for strengthening peace and security across the state, on Wednesday, in Asaba, condemned all acts of terrorism across Nigeria,
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori while delivering his keynote address, with the theme, “Security: A Collective Responsibility” declared that security remains a collective responsibility that requires the active participation of government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and citizens.
He 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.
Calling for greater public cooperation with security agencies, the governor emphasised the importance of intelligence gathering and timely information sharing.
Oborevwori said; “If you don’t share information, security agencies are not magicians. They operate based on intelligence and credible information. Criminals thrive
