Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emphasized that strengthening internal security mechanisms are pivotal to fostering sustainable economic growth.
Governor Oborevwori made this known while receiving participants of Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, led by the Director of Coordination, Brigadier General Al-Hassan Grema, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba on Monday.
The Governor emphasized that the state’s regular security council meetings, involving heads of security agencies, underscore its proactive approach in addressing threats.
He expressed confidence that the visiting officers’ interactions with traditional rulers and field studies would provide useful insights and support the objectives of their research.
“I urge you to take full advantage of this tour. We are also open to your recommendations at the end of your visit,” the governor added.
Earlier, Brig. Gen. Grema said it was an honor to return to Delta State, which he considers home, as part of the College’s environmental study tour.
He noted that Senior Course 47 has dispatched eight teams to different states across the federation to conduct field research.
He said: “The Armed Forces Command and Staff College is a tri-service institution that trains operational-level military officers to the highest professional standards.
“It also develops their understanding to prepare them for higher staff and command roles.”
He revealed that the College includes students from sister African countries, with participants from Tanzania and Mali joining the Delta State tour.
“We also have exchange programs with colleges in Ghana and South Africa and train officers from paramilitary agencies including the Immigration Service, Police, and the State Security Service.”
Brig. Gen. Grema expressed confidence that Delta State was the right location for the tour, praising Governor Oborevwori’s deep-rooted connection to the grassroots.
“If there’s anyone I know to be close to the grassroots, it is His Excellency. The students have come to the right place for first-hand insights into grassroots operations,” he said.
According to him, the 57-member team will gather data on Delta State’s security initiatives, particularly at the grassroots level, as part of their broader objective to address national security concerns.
“If you have worked in Delta State, even if you leave, the state doesn’t leave you,” Grema concluded
