By Phillip Ezuma, Port Harcourt
The Rivers Government has reaffirmed commitment to security, and development in Omuma LGA.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), so reiterated that the security of lives and property remains the top priority of his administration.
This declaration was made during a town hall meeting held yesterday at the Omuma Local Government Council Headquarters in Eberi.
Represented by the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olugbenga Adepoju, the Sole Administrator emphasized that the meeting was crucial for understanding the welfare and security challenges faced by Omuma LGA and for developing actionable solutions.
Among key issues highlights from the meeting included; security as a collective responsibility
The Commissioner of Police CP, stressed that security is everyone’s business and called on the Sole Administrator of Omuma LGA, Mr. Manager Ikechi Nwala, to hold regular town hall meetings with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers, political leaders, women, and youth groups to ensure lasting peace in the area.
CPAdepoju urged stakeholders to protect government facilities and report suspicious activities promptly. He also encouraged the LGA leadership to identify non-functional but impactful projects for government intervention.
On the LGA’s security & developmental challenges, thheSole Administrator of Omuma LGA, Mr. Manager Ikechi Nwala, outlined pressing issues affecting the area, include; landgrabbing and politically motivated arrests of Omuma indigenes.
Others were Oil bunkering activities, allegedly aided by intruders from Abia State, misconduct of a serving DPO (Mr. Chima Uzoma), accused of collaborating with criminals in illegal oil theft.
There was a call for boundary resolution and resource equity. His Royal Highness, Eze Monday I. Ojiegbe, speaking on behalf of the Omuma Council of Chiefs, commended the state government’s efforts in restoring peace but raised critical concerns.
“Omuma an oil-producing LGA, is excluded from oil derivation benefits. Someoil wells have been wrongly allotted to Abia State, necessitating urgent boundary resolution to prevent future crises.
