Okowa disclosed this yesterday when he played host to the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Training and Development, Mr. Emmanuel Inyang and other top ranking officers of the Nigeria Police Force, in Government House, Asaba.The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, said no meaningful development could be recorded in an atmosphere of rancour and acrimony, and pledged to sustain the robust relationship with the police in ensuring that the Prosperity for all Deltans mantra is achieved and sustained.
While describing the relationship between the Delta State Police Command and his administration as cordial, the governor said he will continue to provide the necessary support to enhance security of lives and property in the state.He outlined measures on ground by the state government to forestall a breakdown of law and order to include constitution of peace building and advocacy committee, Delta State anti-vandalism committee, anti-cultism law, waterways and land committee, as well as the establishment of the Directorate of Orientation to inculcate the right values in the youths of Delta State.
Senator Okowa, who lauded the DIG for proposing the creation of more police commands in the state, emphasised that it will among other things advance security development to the grassroots.
Earlier, DIG Emmanuel Inyang, in his address, said the visit was part of the tour of South -South states under his supervision, aimed at x-raying the level of performance of the force and ways to enhance surveillance in security.
Mr. Inyang, who said statistics at his disposal revealed that remarkable success has been recorded, resulting in the reduction in crime wave, promised to ensure that the South- South zone became the safest in the country.
He said professionalism, the rule of law and justice were germane to him in the task of crime control and solicited the support of all stakeholders in making the zone safe for economic activities to thrive. He noted that the force is anticipating the creation of more area commands to make policing more effective in the state.
On hand to receive the DIG, were the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Festus Agas, some civil commissioners, including the Commissioner for Information, Hon. Patrick Ukah, the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Hon. Chuks Obusom, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Steve Eruotor, and other top government functionaries.
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