Security a collective responsibility, CAS tells Delta stakeholders
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has emphasised that security is a shared responsibility requiring the active participation of citizens, communities, government and security agencies.
Speaking at the Delta State Security Summit themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility” in Asaba, the CAS, represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, observed that contemporary security threats are increasingly rooted within communities and can only be effectively addressed through collective vigilance, timely information sharing and sustained collaboration among all stakeholders.
Air Marshal Aneke noted that suspicious movements, unusual gatherings, rising criminal activities and other early warning indicators are often first observed by members of the public, making community participation indispensable to preventing insecurity.
He further stressed that sustainable peace and socio-economic development can only flourish in a secure environment. The CAS commended the Governor of Delta State, Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori, for his developmental strides and for convening the summit as a platform to strengthen collaboration in advancing peace and security across the state.
Earlier, Governor Oborevwori reiterated that lasting peace and security can only be achieved through strong partnerships among government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and citizens, describing the protection of lives and property as the foundation for sustainable development.
The summit brought together security chiefs, traditional rulers, local government officials, civil society organisations, youth and women groups, as well as members of the business community, reaffirming the collective resolve of all stakeholders to foster a safer and more secure Delta State through unity, cooperation and shared responsibility.
