ASABA — The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has said that tackling Nigeria’s security challenges requires the collective efforts of citizens, communities, governments and security agencies, stressing that lasting peace can only be achieved through sustained collaboration among all stakeholders.
Speaking at the Delta State Security Summit in Asaba, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” the CAS, represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said contemporary security threats often originate within communities and are best addressed through vigilance, timely intelligence sharing and strong partnerships between the public and security agencies.
According to him, suspicious movements, unusual gatherings, rising criminal activities and other early warning signs are usually first noticed by members of the public, making community participation indispensable in preventing insecurity.
“The active involvement of citizens is critical because security threats are increasingly rooted within our communities. Collective vigilance, timely information sharing and sustained collaboration remain essential to effectively tackling these challenges,” he said.
Air Marshal Aneke noted that sustainable peace and socio-economic development can only thrive in a secure environment, adding that no security agency can succeed in isolation without the support of the people.
He commended the Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his developmental initiatives and for convening the summit, describing it as an important platform for strengthening collaboration towards enhancing peace and security across the state.
Earlier, Governor Oborevwori reiterated that the protection of lives and property remains the bedrock of sustainable development, stressing that enduring peace can only be achieved through strong partnerships among government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and citizens.
The governor said the security summit was designed to deepen collaboration among stakeholders and generate practical solutions to emerging security challenges confronting the state.
The summit attracted security chiefs, traditional rulers, local government officials, civil society organisations, youth and women groups, as well as members of the business community, who collectively reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a safer and more secure Delta State through unity, cooperation and shared responsibility.
