Delta State Government has said it will continue to strengthen the ideals of peace among the ethnic nationalities in the state by ensuring equity, fairness and justice to all Deltans.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, stated this in Asaba while briefing newsmen on the commemoration of the 2023 International Peace Day,
Chief Uzor said government was conscious of the fact that only peace and security could engender growth and development in the communities and the state at large, pointing out that the Oborevwiei administration was keen on resolving lingering intra and inter communal crisis in the state, including the one between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh.
He described the theme of this year’s celebration: ‘Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the Global Goals’ as apt, as it was a reminder to how the individual and collective actions of people could affect and foster global peace.
The Special Adviser called on critical stakeholders in Delta state, including traditional rulers, Presidents-General of Community Development Committees, religious leaders, members of Civil Society Organisations, women and youth leaders, to see themselves as champions of peace.
While commending the United Nations General Assembly for devoting the 21st of September every year to strengthening the ideals of peace through the observance of non-violent coexistence, Chief Uzor urged multinational companies operating in Delta state to shun divide and rule tendencies and respect the Memoranda of Understanding signed with their host communities.
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