In preparation for the federal government's planned introduction of state policing, the Delta State Government has given its approval for the construction of modern Divisional Police Headquarters across all 25 local government areas (LGAs) within the state. This initiative aims to enhance the state's security apparatus.
Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the state's Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads), announced this decision following a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The council also approved the establishment of a Special Police Protection Unit (SPPU) in Delta State.
Aniagwu stated that this action aligns with Governor Oborevwori's MORE Agenda and underscores the administration's dedication to safeguarding the lives and properties of Delta residents.
The executive council's decision includes the construction of 25 contemporary divisional police headquarters, with one designated for each local government area.
He further elaborated that these projects, projected to cost upwards of N34 billion, are designed to strengthen the state's overall security framework, especially as the federal government progresses with its state policing agenda.
"The Executive Council meeting today, as usual, was led by the governor in line with the MORE Agenda, and several projects that touched the lives of our people across the 25 local government areas and across different sectors were approved," Aniagwu remarked.
"However, principal among the decisions reached hinges today on the number one responsibility of the government, which is the security of lives and property."
He emphasized that the approval of these security projects demonstrates the state government's forward-thinking strategy in ensuring the safety of its citizens.
"Flowing from that, and ahead of the federal government’s policy on state policing, the state government today approved the construction of state-of- the-art divisional police headquarters in the 25 local government areas of the state. That means we will have 25 such facilities."
"In addition, the executive council also approved the establishment of a Special Police Protection Unit. These two projects together will gulp over N34 billion."
"Even though Delta today ranks as one of the most secure and safest states to live in Nigeria, our government believes that we need to take it a notch higher."
"With the federal government favourably disposed to allowing state policing across the country, there is a need for us to move ahead of others, and that is why the approval has been given,” he added.
He noted that the Commissioner for Housing has been instructed to initiate the necessary steps to ensure the prompt execution of these projects.
Additionally, Aniagwu revealed that the council approved other projects spanning various sectors, including road infrastructure development in riverine communities, all aimed at improving connectivity and fostering socio- economic growth throughout the state.
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