Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has assured residents of the State of his administration’s efforts not to spare any effort to ensure that crime is reduced to the barest minimum through partnership with security Agencies.
The Governor made this known when he declared open the Nigeria Police Force Stakeholders Forum on the Security of Schools in Delta State at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.
Governor Oborevwori who was represented by the Secretary to the State (SSG), Dr.Kingsley Emu stated that the stakeholders forum was an attestation to the fact that security was everyone’s responsibility and that when it comes to the safety of schools and school children, parents and communities has a significant role to play.
He commended the Nigeria Police Force for the laudable initiative to confront the new security threat confronting educational institutions, while noting that it will be a grievous mistake if the security agencies were left alone to carry the task.
The Governor called for the cooperation and support of the communities for the success of the Nigeria Police Force Safe School Programme as they had a crucial role to play in the area of intelligence gathering, environment surveillance and promptly reporting suspicious activities or persons to relevant Security Agencies.
The Governor stated that he expected the forum to proffer fresh ideas and suggestions on how to strengthen the Safe School Programme to keep the school children and the communities safe.
In his address, the Inspector General of Police represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 5, Mr Solomon Garba Dogo disclosed that the Safe School Programme is a comprehensive community based strategy designed to protect schools in the country, empower students and build trust between law enforcement, educators and families,.
Also in his welcome address, Commissioner for Police, Delta State Command, Mr. Olufemi Abaniwanda stated that the Inspector General of Police set up the School Protection Unit in order to guarantee the safety and lives of students and pupils in schools across the Country.
The two days strategic forum on the security of schools in Delta State has as its theme “Strengthening Security Resilience And Integration of Host Communities in the Protection of Education”
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