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Oborevwori urges new Army GOC to secure Niger Delta

From The Punch · () English

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  • Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged the new Nigerian Army GOC, Major General Everest Okoro, to enhance security in the Niger Delta.
  • Oborevwori stressed that economic growth depends on securing lives, businesses, and critical assets in the region.
  • The governor pledged continued support from the state government to security agencies for effective operations.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Major General Everest Okoro, to intensify security operations across the Niger Delta.

During a courtesy visit at the Government House in Asaba, Oborevwori emphasized that economic prosperity in the region is intrinsically linked to the safety of its inhabitants, businesses, and vital infrastructure. He stated, "If this region is safe, the economy will go up. If there is unrest in this region, the economy will go down."

If this region is safe, the economy will go up. If there is unrest in this region, the economy will go down.

— Sheriff OborevworiExplaining the link between security and economic prosperity in the Niger Delta.

The governor highlighted the strategic importance of the Niger Delta, particularly Delta State as a major oil-producing area, underscoring the necessity of protecting oil and gas facilities, waterways, and other critical assets to foster economic activity and attract investment.

I congratulate you on your new posting as the GOC 6 Division. This is a very strategic operational division. I pray for your guidance, wisdom and success during your time here.

— Sheriff OborevworiCongratulating Major General Everest Okoro on his appointment.

Oborevwori congratulated Major General Okoro on his appointment, recognizing the 6 Division's crucial role in maintaining peace and safeguarding economic assets. He assured the new GOC of the state government's ongoing commitment to supporting the military and other security agencies through necessary infrastructure and logistics.

"Delta State is very, very key to the economy of Nigeria, and we rely on the security agencies to do their work because the peace we are enjoying today is the result of collaboration between the state and the security agencies," Oborevwori remarked. He urged Okoro to adopt a proactive security approach, dealing with criminal elements before their activities escalate.

Delta State is very, very key to the economy of Nigeria, and we rely on the security agencies to do their work because the peace we are enjoying today is the result of collaboration between the state and the security agencies.

— Sheriff OborevworiHighlighting the importance of security agencies and state collaboration.
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