ASABA/Nigeria: In a bold legislative move to tackle growing security threats across Delta State, the Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Bill, signaling a decisive shift towards structured community policing.
The bill, sponsored by Hon. (Dr) Isaac Anwuzia, Chairman of the House Committee on Peace and Security and representative of Aniocha South, sailed through its third reading during plenary, with Speaker Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor presiding.
House Leader, Hon. (Dr) Emeka Nwaobi (Aniocha North), had swiftly moved two motions to suspend key standing orders, clearing the way for the final reading and immediate passage. The motions received unanimous backing, with Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo (Ethiope East) and Hon. Charles Emetulu (Ndokwa West) seconding.
Speaker Guwor, quoting Section 14(2b) of the 1999 Constitution, reaffirmed that the security and welfare of the people remain government’s top duty. He hailed the bill’s passage as “a critical step towards fortifying Delta’s security framework,” stressing that development cannot thrive without peace.
“This bill reflects our shared resolve to confront evolving security challenges head-on. We’re laying the legal foundation for a safer, more resilient Delta,” Guwor stated, commending lawmakers for their “diligence, commitment, and patriotic contributions.”
Hon. Anwuzia, in his remarks, described the bill as a robust blueprint for localized security operations. “This is about empowering our communities to secure themselves. We’ve crafted a law that addresses recruitment, funding, stakeholder roles, and operational structures,” he said.
The bill now awaits Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s assent, which will set in motion the creation of a fully-fledged Community Security Corps Agency—an initiative expected to drastically improve safety across the state.
This legislative victory adds to the growing list of impactful actions taken by the 8th Delta Assembly under Speaker Guwor’s leadership, as the state steps up efforts to protect lives, property, and investments.
