The Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called for strengthened collaboration between security agencies, community stakeholders, and residents to combat criminal activities, including sea piracy, illegal oil bunkering, and theft of fishing equipment in parts of the state.
The Sole Administrator stated the commitment during a town hall security stakeholders’ meeting held in Opobo Town in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area on Saturday.
Represented by the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, the Sole Administrator emphasized the need for collective efforts to safeguard critical government assets and infrastructure.
“We are here to ensure you work in synergy with the Local Government Administrator to protect government infrastructures and critical assets,” he stated.
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He further assured residents that the government would prioritize healthcare, education, road rehabilitation, and other welfare concerns to enhance living standards in the area.
In his address, the Administrator of Opobo/Nkoro LGA, Frederick Apiafi, highlighted the region’s unique security challenges to include sea piracy, theft of fishing equipment, illegal oil bunkering activities and unauthorized vigilante operations.
A similar meeting was held in Omoku, the Headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area where the Sole Administrator charged the people to uphold peace as a vital pillar for sustainable development.
Also represented by CP Adepoju alongside a high-level delegation of security chiefs, the Sole Administrator emphasized that “without peace, no meaningful development can thrive.” He assured residents of the state government’s commitment to strategic engagement and inclusive collaboration to enhance security and socio-economic growth across ONELGA.
At Ngo in Andoni Local Government Area, the Sole Administrator reaffirmed the state’s commitment to tackling critical development challenges in the area.
Ibas emphasized the need for strengthened collaboration among communities, security agencies, and government officials to enhance welfare, security, and socio-economic growth.
He also addressed concerns over oil companies’ failure to provide adequate employment opportunities for indigenes, promising swift intervention.
In his remarks, the Sole Administrator of Andoni LGA, Surveyor Atajit Francis, commended the Rivers State Government for initiating the engagement, stating that it would “enhance governance, promote peace, and accelerate development in Andoni and across the state.”
Source: Channels TV
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