From Our Correspondent
Delta State House of Assembly yesterday passed the Community Security Corps Agency Bill, 2025, which seeks to enhance community security, as well as provide cooperation with security agencies, training, funding and other related matters.
Sponsored by the member representing Aniocha South, Isaac Anwuzi and 27 other lawmakers, the Bill was passed after the second and third readings at plenary presided over by Speaker Dennis Guwor.
The Majority Leader, Emeka Nwaobi moved a motion for the suspension of the House Rule 12, Orders 80, 82 and 83, to enable the Assembly take the third reading and its passage.
The motion, which was unanimously adopted by the Assembly when put to a voice vote by the speaker, was seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo.
Speaker Guwor said the bill, when signed into law, would help to give legal framework for the establishment of the State Security Corps Agency.
He added that this would enable the agency assist the police and other security agencies to carry out any other lawful activities for maintaining law and order in the state.
“Dear colleagues, Section 14, sub-section (2), paragraph (b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered) provides that ‘the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.’
“With the successful passage of the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Bill, 2025, we have once again demonstrated our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our people.
“There cannot be meaningful development without secure and safe environment,” Guwor said.
He added that “this bill that 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.
“To the sponsors of this bill and indeed every single member of this House, I extend my profound appreciation.
“Your diligence and incisive contributions during the debates and your dedication to the consideration of the Bill are truly commendable.
“I am optimistic that this bill once signed into law, will significantly enhance peace, order and security across all the nooks and crannies of our beloved state.”
Speaking with journalists shortly after the passage of the bill, Anwuzia said it would help to strengthen the security architecture of the state.
He thanked the speaker and colleagues for their support towards the speedy passage of the bill.
