Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, made known, he held a meeting with Service Commanders, members of the State House of Assembly, Traditional rulers, Council Chairman, and members of the State Executive Council at the Government House, Asaba, “to proffer solutions to the menace of kidnapping, ritual killings, drug abuse, and other sundry crimes.”
At the meeting which held on Thursday 5 June, 2025, it was agreed that, “security is a shared responsibility and that all hands must be on deck.”
Oborevwori said, he directed all Local Government Area Council Chairman, to hold their security Council meeting every month “as a matter of urgency”.
Governor Oborevwori said: “Today, I held a meeting with Service Commanders, House of Assembly members, Council Chairmen, traditional rulers, and members of the State Executive Council in Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, to proffer solutions to the menace of kidnapping, ritual killings, drug abuse, and other sundry crimes.
“We agreed that security is a shared responsibility and that all hands must be on deck. At the meeting, I directed all LGA Council Chairmen, as a matter of urgency, to hold their security council meetings monthly.”
The Governor said, they concluded with various approaches to curbing the challenges, including, “empowering our local vigilante groups across the state.”
He did not hesitate to commend the various security agencies in the South-South State for their “commitment”, as well as, urged traditional rulers to collaborate.
Governor Oborevwori said: “We brainstormed various approaches to tackling the challenges, including empowering our local vigilante groups across the state.
“I commended the various security agencies for their commitment and urged collaboration with traditional rulers.
“I also solicited grassroots intelligence from our people to enable the security agencies to perform optimally.”
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, formerly under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), decamped from the ‘Umbrella’ and joined the fold of the APC.
He told the people of Delta State , his move to the ‘Broom’ Party was in the best interest of the State.
Oborevwori joined APC with immediate former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, alongside all PDP members of the State.
He was welcomed into the APC by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside APC Governors.
Replies to Governor Oborevwori
@laurentdarl wrote: “It’s great Delta State has a listening governor who cares. We hope the deliberations would lead to restoring peace and security across the state. A timely bold step this.”
@NathanBillz wrote: “Your Excellency, this is a commendable and proactive step toward safeguarding the lives and properties of our people. Uniting stakeholders from all levels shows strong leadership and a deep commitment to lasting solutions. Empowering local vigilantes”
@oghene_komeno wrote: “Na now day break for your side”
@Onome_Benson_ wrote: “When do you intend to visit the people of Abraka?”
@IkechiBene65006 wrote: “Please sir @RtHonSheriff , Warri/Sapele road, along MERCYLAND CHURCH is a dead zone for road users. It’s a federal Road Yes, do something urgently. If it requires calling the attention of @officialABAT to it, do please.Deltans are suffering everyday on that road.”
