Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has hailed dialogue as one of the most potent instruments for forging sustainable peace, portraying it not as a sign of frailty but as an embodiment of wisdom, courage, and resolve.
The governor made the remarks during a community peace workshop held in Orerokpe, the administrative headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area.
Organized by the Office of the Special Adviser on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, the event drew traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, and women from across the region.
Representing Governor Oborevwori was Hon. Solomon Igrakpata, Chairman of the Delta State Internal Revenue Service.
In his address, Igrakpata relayed the governor’s call for stakeholders to serve as proactive ambassadors of peace.
“No challenge is insurmountable when individuals commit to open conversation and collaborative action,” he emphasized, urging participants to prioritize unity over division.
The workshop featured interactive sessions on conflict mediation, early warning systems, and grassroots reconciliation strategies.
Attendees shared local experiences, highlighting how petty disputes over land, resources, and chieftaincy titles often escalate without timely intervention.
Chief Edwin Uzor, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, described the initiative as a cornerstone of the administration’s broader campaign to empower communities.
“We are equipping our people with practical tools to prevent and resolve conflicts at the source, ensuring peace endures from the grassroots upward,” Uzor told reporters.
Participants praised the program, with a youth leader from Orerokpe noting its potential to curb communal clashes and underscoring Delta State’s commitment to non-violent solutions amid lingering tensions in the Niger Delta.
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