Protocol duly observed.
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,
It gives me great honour to stand before you today as the Chief Launcher of the Delta State Security Trust Fund — a landmark initiative that reflects our shared resolve to make Delta safer, stronger, and more secure.
Security is the cornerstone of sustainable development. No community, no investor, and indeed no government can thrive in an atmosphere of insecurity. What we are launching today goes beyond financial contribution — it is a strategic investment in peace, progress, and the protection of lives and property across our dear state.
I must commend His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, for this visionary initiative, and the Security Council for institutionalizing a framework that allows public–private partnership in addressing our security challenges. This is the kind of proactive governance that transforms societies.
As someone who has been deeply involved in security operations across the Niger Delta, I can say with conviction that securing our communities requires both resources and collaboration. It is therefore our collective responsibility — as citizens, business leaders, and stakeholders — to support this fund with sincerity and commitment.
On my part, as Chief Launcher, I make my contribution today not just in naira value, but as a pledge of continued partnership and active collaboration towards a safer Delta.
Together, let us build a state where our people can live without fear, where our children can dream freely, and where development can flourish without hindrance.
Thank you, and may God bless Delta State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
