HONORABLE ESEWEZIE REAFFIRMS UNIFIED SECURITY STRATEGY AS DELTA NFSS COMMANDER PAYS COURTESY VISIT
IBUSA, July 20, 2026 – The Executive Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Area, Olorogun Innocent Esewezie, on Monday received the Delta State Commander of the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Oni Daniel Baba, alongside members of the State and Local Government leadership of the organisation on a courtesy visit at the Oshimili North LGA Liaison Office, Ibusa. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security collaboration and deepen intelligence-sharing among stakeholders responsible for safeguarding lives, property, and forested areas within the local government. Present at the meeting were the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Anthony Adefolalu; Army Unit Commander, Captain A.M. Musa; representatives of the DSS and NSCDC; the Secretary to the Local Government, Comrade Austin Eloka Ajufo; the Director-General on Security, Pastor Ifeanyi Eze; the Special Assistant on Security, Gabriel Okojie, and other security officials.
Speaking during the meeting, the Delta State Commander of the NFSS, Oni Daniel Baba, formally introduced the organisation’s leadership to the Council Chairman and heads of security agencies operating in Oshimili North. He outlined the structure, operational framework, and mandate of the Service, emphasizing its responsibility for monitoring forests and ungoverned spaces, gathering intelligence, and preventing criminal activities within such environments. He clarified that the organisation does not undertake VIP protection duties or independent enforcement operations outside its statutory mandate, stressing that any operation requiring enforcement must be conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force or under the approval and supervision of the Divisional Police Officer.
The State Commander further highlighted the organisation’s commitment to professionalism and discipline, noting that recruitment into the Service follows a stringent process. According to him, every prospective member must be recommended by a credible community leader capable of attesting to the individual’s character and integrity before admission. He warned against misconduct by operatives, directing that any member found engaging in unauthorized meetings, illegal activities, or actions contrary to the law should be arrested and prosecuted. He reaffirmed the commitment of the NFSS to lawful operations, accountability, and effective collaboration with sister security agencies in promoting public safety and national security.
In his response, Olorogun Innocent Esewezie welcomed the delegation and commended the Nigerian Forest Security Service for its role in supporting security efforts, particularly within forested areas often exploited by criminal elements. He assured the organisation of the local government’s support in carrying out its lawful responsibilities while stressing that all security activities must remain within the confines of the law and be undertaken in close collaboration with conventional security agencies. The Chairman further charged the Oshimili North leadership of the NFSS to sustain a cordial working relationship with the Police, Army, DSS, NSCDC, and other relevant institutions, noting that continuous synergy among security stakeholders remains critical to strengthening peace, security, and public confidence across the local government area.
