Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has applauded the Chairman of Udu Local Government area, Chief Jite Brown, for his foresight in leaving behind an enduring security establishment that would outlived him in providing adequate protection of lives and property in the area.
Speaking at the Commissioning ceremony of a standard police station, Officers Quarters and utility surveillance vehicle built by the Council Chairman, Chief Jite Brown, as part of his legacy projects, Governor Oborevwori, described the project as very appropriate considering the peculiar nature of the area.
Governor Oborevwori who was represented at the occasion by Hon. Kanemala Penewou, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, highlighted the importance attached to the security of lives and property in the state, noting that it was one of the reasons his administration considers it very strategic in its MORE agenda.
According to him; “It is with a great pride and a profound sense of appreciation that I welcome you all to the commissioning of this police Divisional Headquarters and their quarters as well a surveillance vehicle”.
“This event marks not just the building but the beginning of a very serious commitments to the security, justice and fairness in this community and the Local Government area in general”.
“The building is more than just bricks and esthetics but a symbol of authority, safety and protection of lives and property of the people”.
“Let us not forget that the heart and soul of this building are the men and women who will work there and stay as guidance of peace and order in this community”.
“As you are all aware, security is paramount, especially now that the level of insecurity is alarming across the country”.
“Police as you all know is our friend and this project is in tandem with the MORE agenda of His Excellency in peace and security”.
“At this point, I urged you all to make good use of this opportunity as the police station serves as a symbol of unity, peace and security for the people in this area”.
“May it stand as a testament of our cheered commitments not just to the society but the generations to come”, Governor Oborevwori concluded.
Earlier in his speech, the Udu Council Chairman, Chief Jite Brown, noted that the decision to embark on the project was unanimously taking by the Council Executive after serious of consultations with various stakeholders in the community, especially the traditional council, elders, youths and women leaders in the area.
He disclosed that his Executives also took the initiative to embark on the project in line with the MORE agenda of Governor Oborevwori’s administration, especially after it realizes the importance attached to the security of lives and property by the present government.
He explained that the council was equally moved by the desire to tackle the incessant communal clashes between Aladja and Ogbe-Ojoh communities over their age long land dispute, adding that having more policemen deployed to the town would strategically go a long way in reducing the escalation of crisis in the area.
On the Officers quarters, he said the idea was to ensure that those policemen posted to serve in the community would have a comfortable accommodation with their families so that they can feel more at home and settle down to work efficiently in the best interest of their people.
Chief Brown expressed optimism that the project would receive maximum support from successive Council Chairmen, in terms of building additional structures and maintenance so that the police station would continue to serve the community better.
