The Delta State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the security architecture of the state through proactive legislation and oversight, as part of activities marking the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly.
Speaking at a press briefing in Asaba, the House Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure the full implementation of the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Law and the Anti-Open Grazing Law.
The speaker disclosed that the assembly is advancing amendments to the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Law, originally passed in 2020, to address evolving security challenges.
The amendment bill, sponsored by Isaac Anwazia, the member representing Aniocha South and Chairman of the House Committee on Security, seeks to deepen grassroots security participation.
“One key ingredient in that bill is that at the ward level, it is expected that at least 30 persons are employed from the grassroots to serve as security within the ward.
“They will be nominated by the locals, including the traditional rulers and community leaders from that area,” the speaker stated.
He emphasised that the initiative aims to empower youths to safeguard their communities and complement the federal government’s forest guard programme.
Guwor noted that while the bill has passed first and second readings and undergone committee scrutiny, it was recommitted to the House Joint Committees on Special Bills and Security for further refinement to ensure it is “all-encompassing and beneficial to all Deltans.”
Similarly, the speaker underscored the assembly’s resolve to enforce the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law.
He revealed that the deputy speaker, who doubles as the chairman of the House Committee on Compliance, has issued firm directives to local government chairmen to ensure the law is implemented to the letter.
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“The deputy speaker recently met with all local government chairmen on the implementation of the open grazing law.
“You will agree with me that for us to have effective implementation, we need the full cooperation of the chairmen at the local government level,” he said.
He added that during a recent expanded security council meeting, comprising security chiefs, local government chairmen, commissioners, lawmakers, and traditional rulers, strategies were agreed upon to drive grassroots enforcement of the law, aimed at curbing farmers-herders clashes and protecting rural communities.
While acknowledging that Delta State has remained relatively peaceful compared to many parts of the country, the speaker stressed that the assembly and executive arm would not relent in efforts to sustain peace and security.
“Security is everybody’s business, and our people must be vigilant, most especially concerning strangers and criminal elements that are invading us.
“We will make sure no stone is left unturned so that Delta State will be safe and peaceful for every inhabitant, including visitors,” Guwor assured.
With 16 bills received in the second session, seven of which have been passed and several assented to by the governor, the assembly continues to focus on legislative measures that promote security, good governance, and prosperity in line with the state government’s M.O.R.E Agenda.
