(DDM) – The Delta State Government has announced the successful launch of its Security Trust Fund, raising about ₦15 billion on the opening day of the initiative aimed at boosting public safety and strengthening the state’s security framework.
The event, held in Asaba, attracted key players from the public and private sectors who pledged financial support to enhance the operational capacity of security agencies across the state.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) confirmed that the fund is part of a broader plan by the Sheriff Oborevwori administration to address the growing security challenges confronting communities in Delta.
Governor Oborevwori, while unveiling the trust fund, emphasized that lasting peace and effective security cannot be achieved by government alone, urging individuals, corporate bodies, and institutions to partner in sustaining the initiative.
He said the government’s goal is to deploy advanced surveillance technology, strengthen rapid-response systems, and provide modern patrol vehicles to improve the efficiency of law enforcement operations.
According to him, “security is a collective responsibility, and when the private sector joins hands with government, the result is safer communities, thriving businesses, and increased investor confidence.”
Governor Oborevwori reiterated his administration’s determination to ensure transparency in the management of the fund, promising regular public accountability reports and audits to assure donors of integrity in the process.
He noted that the ₦15 billion raised on launch day represents strong confidence in the government’s leadership and a shared commitment among stakeholders to safeguard lives and property in Delta State.
Senior officials at the event explained that the fund will be used to improve intelligence gathering, deploy communication systems, and train security personnel to handle emerging threats such as kidnapping, vandalism, and banditry.
Prominent business figures who attended the launch commended the state government for taking proactive steps to institutionalize security financing rather than relying solely on budgetary allocations.
They described the initiative as a model that other states in Nigeria should emulate, arguing that a stable security environment is the foundation for economic development and social progress.
Community leaders also expressed optimism that the fund will help restore peace in areas affected by criminal activities and create a sense of confidence among residents and investors alike.
The Delta Security Trust Fund, according to government sources, will operate with a governing board made up of representatives from both the public and private sectors to ensure inclusivity, accountability, and effective project delivery.
Governor Oborevwori concluded that the initiative marks a new chapter in Delta’s security management strategy, pledging that every naira contributed will be directed towards building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous state.