Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed for calm and restraint following reports of growing tensions between Itsekiris and Urhobos in Warri South Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor urged residents and stakeholders in the oil city to avoid actions capable of undermining the hard-earned peace and stability in the area.
Governor Oborevwori reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalising infrastructure in Warri, emphasizing that lasting peace is essential to unlocking the city’s vast economic potential and sustaining ongoing development efforts.
“We appeal to all stakeholders to support our efforts in revitalising infrastructure in Warri and avoid all acts capable of truncating the current peace in the oil-rich city,” the governor stated.
He further called on community leaders, youth groups, and opinion leaders to promote dialogue, understanding, and unity among the diverse ethnic nationalities in the local government.
The governor also reassured residents of his administration’s resolve to foster inclusive governance and equitable development across Delta State, adding that security agencies remain fully deployed to maintain peace and order.
