Towards strengthening government’s capacity in addressing challenges of insecurity and other related issues in Delta state, the State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency bill.
The bill which has the Chairman, House Committee on Peace and Security and Member Representing Aniocha South, Hon (Dr) Isaac Anwuzia as the lead sponsor, was read the third time on the floor of the House at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor.
The Leader of the House, Hon (Dr) Emeka Nwaobi (Aniocha North), had in two separate motions, moved for suspension of House rule 12, orders 80, 82 and 83, to enable the House take the third reading of the bill and passed, thereby concluding the processing of the proposed legal document.
The motions, seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo (Ethiope East) and Chairman, House Committee on Education, Hon Charles Emetulu (Ndokwa West) respectively, were unanimously adopted.
Speaking on the development, the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, while referring to Section 14, sub-section 2b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered) said “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government”.
Guwor noted that with the successful passage of the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Bill, the State Legislature has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the people.
Maintaining that there cannot be any meaningful development in the state without a secure and safe environment, the Speaker said, “This bill has been sufficiently debated and passed, is a critical step towards strengthening our community security architecture.
“It reflects our collective understanding of the evolving security challenges and our proactive response to ensure that every Deltan can live and work in peace”.
The Speaker expressed profound gratitude to the Lawmakers for their diligence, incisive contributions and dedication during the debates and consideration of the Bill, saying “your efforts are truly commendable”.
Guwor said he is optimistic that the Bill, once signed into law, will significantly enhance peace, order and security across all nooks and crannies of the state.
In his reaction, the lead sponsor, Hon Isaac Anwuzia, said the passed bill is all about community policing, and expressed the hope that implementation of the proposed new law, which now awaits the Governor’s assent, will address all related insecurity challenges bedevilling the state and parts of the country.
Anwuzia explained that the bill went through rigorous legislative fireworks to provide a comprehensive framework that would strengthen the localised architecture as well as provide and protect other critical concerns, including funding, recruitment, and the role of critical stakeholders.
He thanked the Speaker and colleagues for all the support in the processing of the bill.
The passage of the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency bill is yet another milestone achievement by the Emomotimi Guwor-led 8th Delta State Assembly.
