The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Deltans on the 34th anniversary of the state’s creation, while urging the governor to assent to the recently passed Community Security Bill to tackle rising insecurity.
In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Ehvwubare Oghenekparobo, FIMC, ANIPR, the Forum noted that despite remarkable achievements in infrastructure and governance, insecurity remains “one of the major challenges confronting communities and businesses in the state.” It stressed that operationalising the Security Bill would provide “a solid institutional framework to complement existing measures in addressing insecurity.”
DOPF commended Governor Oborevwori for his “pragmatic leadership” and the impact of his M.O.R.E. Agenda, especially in road development, describing them as deliberate steps to entrench good governance and accelerate growth. “As we celebrate this milestone, we commend the contributions of past leaders and salute the resilience of Deltans whose collective drive continues to shape the state’s forward march,” the Forum stated.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to developmental journalism and constructive reportage in support of government initiatives, while calling for renewed focus on industrial expansion and security to unlock Delta’s full potential.
Delta State, created on August 27, 1991, by former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, has, over the years, evolved into a hub of rich cultural diversity, remarkable growth, and progressive governance that has brought government closer to the people through people-oriented policies and programmes.
While acknowledging the many achievements recorded in the last three decades, DOPF noted that the state has also faced developmental challenges, particularly in the areas of industrial expansion and security. These, the Forum stressed, remain critical issues that must be tackled with renewed focus if Delta is to maximise its economic and social potential.
