The government of Delta State has approved more than N34 billion for the construction of 25 modern divisional police headquarters across the state’s local government areas as part of measures to strengthen security infrastructure.
The approval was granted during a meeting of the State Executive Council presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House in Asaba.
The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, while briefing journalists after the council meeting.
According to Aniagwu, the projects form part of the government’s broader security strategy and align with efforts to prepare for the potential implementation of state policing across Nigeria.
He stated that the facilities will be constructed in all 25 local government areas of Delta State, ensuring improved operational capacity for law enforcement agencies.
He said the decision reflects the administration’s focus on protecting lives and property, which he described as a core responsibility of government.
“The Executive Council meeting today… approved several projects that touched the lives of our people across the 25 local government areas and across different sectors,” Aniagwu said.
Aniagwu explained that the project also includes the establishment of a Special Police Protection Unit, with the combined cost of the initiatives exceeding N34 billion.
“Flowing from that, and ahead of the Federal Government’s policy on state policing, the state government today approved the construction of state-of-the-art divisional police headquarters in the 25 local government areas of the state,” he said.
He added that the facilities are intended to strengthen the state’s security architecture and support law enforcement operations across the state.
The commissioner also disclosed that the state government directed the Commissioner for Housing to begin the necessary procedures to ensure that the projects commence without delay.
The construction of new divisional police headquarters is expected to expand policing infrastructure across Delta State and enhance operational capacity within local communities.
The initiative also reflects ongoing discussions at the national level regarding the potential adoption of state police structures.
