Delta’s Security Reset Aligns With Tinubu’s Economic Vision

By PAULINA NZERUBE

DELTA State’s renewed drive for security is emerging as a key pillar in President Bola Tinubu’s push for economic stability and growth. With Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s relaunch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund—now anchored on genuine public-private partnership—the state is positioning itself as a model for peace-driven development.

Delta remains Nigeria’s top oil-producing state, making its stability essential to Tinubu’s ambition of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. After years of oil-related violence, communal conflicts, and company exits that weakened national revenue, the state is now experiencing a marked turnaround. Youth restiveness has eased through targeted engagement, infrastructure push, and rising investment from both local and multinational firms.

Oborevwori’s administration has focused on transparency, inclusive development, and building investor confidence. The return of nightlife, growing migration into the state, and expanded business activity all signal a deeper sense of safety.

The revived Security Trust Fund—backed by major industry leaders including Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Jim Ovia, and Tantita Security boss Tompolo, who donated ₦10 billion—aims to strengthen surveillance, logistics, and community-based security across 25 local councils. Business leaders describe it as a pivotal moment for sustaining peace and unlocking investment.

For the Tinubu administration, Delta’s progress is more than a state achievement; it is a strategic advantage. A secure Delta means higher oil output, stronger national revenue, and a boost to economic recovery.