The Executive Chairman of Okrika local government area of Rivers State, Hon Akuro Tobin, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensure the sustenance of peace and strengthen the coexistence amongst communities in the local government.

Akuro stated this at a consultative meeting held at the Conference Hall of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Okrika division on Wednesday.
He said he was elated with the continued peace enjoyed in the area which he described as the result of the good working relationship between his administration, security agencies, traditional rulers, and Community Development Committees (CDCS) in Okrika. He also, said the peace will continue when all parties maintain their line of operation in the LGA.

Akuro Said, CDC Chairmen should sensitize the youths in the various communities of law-abiding citizens of the society in so doing development can come into the community. As the Chief security officer of the LGA, in his capacity, will safeguard the life and property of his people and infrastructural development that keeps the people in harmony, not in acrimony and agony. This administration is not to take our people to experience the past but the current trend of economic growth in the focus of individual self-actualization.
Speaking, the DPO of Okrika Division applauded the Council Boss for supporting the police since he assumed office, and for creating a cordial working relationship between the police and the people through community leadership.

In his words, the Central Community Development Committee Chairman (CCDCC)  Hon. Temaso Sekibo Benjamin said the purpose of the meeting is to synergize with the security apparatus at the local government area to improve the existing peace that the people are been enjoying because in time past Okrika LGA has been judged as the most peaceful LGA and its environ and Nigeria at large by security agents and the Governor of the state His Excellency Chief Barr. Nyesom Wike POS. In all that, we can not go home to rest because of all those praises, we have to synergize with the security agencies to build and improve more strategy. It also, gears on sensitization of the youths in various communities on taking illicit drugs and all other social vises that our youths are engaged in.

It’s more of a brainstorming meeting. He acknowledged the Council Boss on the proactive steps he has taken so far in ensuring that, there is peace and security in Okrika. He said security is not for the police alone the CDC and every individual must partake in it. You are the number one security before any other person.
Also, appreciating the chairman for his kind gesture in stirring up the peaceful relationship that has been in existence within the Nigeria Police and the communities in the LGA.

By: Michael T. Abraham