Delta gov pledges to partner security agencies for development

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says his administration would continue to partner the security agencies in the state to sustain its development stride.

The governor gave the assurance in Asaba when he received the Commander, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Asaba, Maj-Gen. Usman Bello, who paid him a courtesy visit.

He noted that security agencies are great partners with his administration in the drive toward the development of the state.

Okowa appreciated the Army for its interventions, especially in the past few weeks, while commending the 63 Brigade for collaborating with other security agencies in the state.

Okowa commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, for beefing security in the state by setting up military formations.

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Earlier, the brigade commander said that the visit was to furnish the governor with the achievements his formation had recorded in the state.

"We are here to provide security in conjunction with other agencies to ensure that Delta State is secure for development.

"We are grateful to you for your rich policies and commitment to the successful establishment of the 63 Brigade.

"The socio-economic benefits of having this Brigade in Delta are very huge and we assure you that Asaba and the state in general will remain a safe haven for people with good intentions," Bello said.