Parley With Military’ll Yield Stronger Delta – Okowa

Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa said partnership with the military and other security agencies will sustain the prevailing peace and security in the state to achieve the stronger Delta agenda of his administration.
The governor made the statement when he received the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port-Harcourt, Maj.-Gen. Olubunmi Irefin on Wednesday, at Government House, Asaba.
Okowa who affirmed that the Delta government had enjoyed a robust relationship with security agencies, enjoined the Army to sustain the current peace and security in the oil bearing Niger Delta region.
He commended the Army formations for co-operating with other security agencies to ensure peaceful co-existence in Niger Delta.
“We are happy that sea piracy has reduced in Delta and we pledge the support of the South-South states to ensure protection of oil installations in the region.
“I assure you of our co-operation at all times because we have had very warm working relations with the division since inception.
“The military and other security agencies have worked quite a lot with us to ensure peace within the state. There is still a lot to be done but we have done quite a lot,” he said.
“I appreciate your division, the brigade and other military formations for all your efforts in ensuring peace and security in the entire Niger Delta.

By: Albert Ograka, Asaba