By Austin Ogwuda
….tasks leaders of Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo to shun divisive tendencies and embrace peace
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Friday read a riot act concerning the brewing crisis in Warri over the Ward delineation exercise conducted by INEC.
The governor who spoke at the funeral service of the late Mrs. Grace Agbolayah held at the African Church, Central Missionary Diocese, Warri, warned against the misuse of social media to fuel crisis and spread falsehood.
He called on leaders and elders of Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities to shun divisive tendencies and embrace peace, stressing that unity remains the only path to sustainable development in Warri and Delta State at large.
His words;
“In all, what we need is unity. I have witnessed crisis and I know its consequences. People are using social media to cause problems, this must stop.
“I want to develop Warri because this is my home and some of the young people today have not enjoyed the Warri we experienced back then”.
Recalling his personal experience during a past crisis, the Governor revealed that his father’s house in Igoruwe was spared from destruction simply because it bore the inscription, “‘Sheriff Papa House”, while neighboring homes were razed.
He described the incident as a lesson on the devastating impact of conflict on communities.
The Governor, who declared “Warri dey sweet me for body,” emphasized his deep connection to the city, adding that he has no other home outside Warri.
“I am a man with street credibility and local content, not from the diaspora. Now that I am Governor, I am a Governor for all, and I will not take sides”, he stated.
… moves to strengthen security across the State, to launch Delta State Security Trust Fund soon
In a related development, the Delta State Government has reiterated its determination to strengthen security across the State.
It explained that the planned launch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund (DSSTF) will significantly boost its security architecture.
This assurance came during a working visit by the Board and Management of the DSSTF to the headquarters of Operation Delta Sweep (ODS) in Asaba.
Speaking during the visit, Chairman of the DSSTF, Hon. Daniel Mayuku, explained that the visit was to obtain firsthand information on the operations and challenges of ODS, with a view to fostering collaboration once the Trust Fund is formally launched in the coming weeks.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the DSSTF, Hon. Barr. Samuel Osasa, commended ODS for its proactive approach in safeguarding lives and property across the state.
He expressed confidence that the synergy between the DSSTF and ODS would further enhance security outcomes in Delta.
On his part, the Director General of Operation Delta Sweep, Hon. David Tower, outlined the agency’s operational needs and expressed optimism that the intervention of the DSSTF would usher in a more secure environment for all Deltans.
*DSSTF led by its Chairman, Hon. Daniel Mayuku, (second left) during the visit.
Pix 2 below is the Governor at the Church service
