Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has donated five operational vehicles, popularly known as “Green Marias,” to the Delta State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service to improve its operations and strengthen security in the state.
The vehicles were presented on Wednesday at Government House, Asaba.
Represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the governor said the donation reflected his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies and strengthening the justice system.
He said the vehicles would improve the mobility of correctional officers, enhance their response to duty, and boost supervision and coordination across the state.
According to him, an effective correctional service depends on adequate logistics and reliable transportation.
“These operational vehicles will enhance the day-to-day activities of officers, improve response capacity, strengthen supervision and coordination, and support the effective discharge of their responsibilities,” he said.
Oborevwori said the donation was in line with the Enhanced Peace and Security pillar of his MORE Agenda, adding that although the Nigerian Correctional Service is a federal agency, its role is vital to maintaining peace and security in Delta State.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to collaborating with federal security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
The governor urged the officers of the command to maintain the vehicles properly and use them strictly for official duties.
Responding, the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Mr Sylvester Nwackuche, represented by the Controller of Corrections, Delta State Command, Mr Chuke Idoko, thanked the state government for the donation.
He assured the governor that the vehicles would be used effectively to improve the operations of the command.
The event was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, commissioners and other senior government officials.
