The establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 246 Recce Battalion in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, is expected to significantly strengthen security and the protection of critical oil and gas assets in the area.
Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. (Comr.) Friday Ovoke Warri, stated this when a delegation from the Nigerian Army Headquarters, Abuja, led by Brigadier General Chibueze Ogbuabo, paid a courtesy visit to him at his office in Oleh.
Warri expressed confidence that the presence of the battalion would enhance security operations, improve response to threats and further protect lives and critical infrastructure across the area.
He noted that the strategic role of Isoko in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry made the presence of a dedicated military formation particularly important.
“We in Isoko South are happy to have this battalion. With the creation of this battalion, we are safer,” the chairman said.
Warri assured the Army of the council’s full support for the effective operation of the battalion, adding that the council would facilitate the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for its proposed permanent site between Oleh and Ozoro.
Earlier, Brigadier General Ogbuabo said the delegation was in the area to inspect and assess the activities and progress of the newly established battalion.
He commended the council for its support and appealed to the chairman to expedite the issuance of the C of O for the permanent site, which he said would provide a strategic operational base for the battalion.
Warri Urges City Boys to Sustain Tinubu, Oborevwori Advocacy
In a separate development, the Isoko South Council Chairman has urged members of the City Boy Movement, Isoko South Chapter, to sustain advocacy for the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
Warri made the call when the executive members of the movement paid a courtesy visit to him at his office in Oleh.
He said some policies of the Tinubu administration had strengthened local government administration by giving councils greater financial capacity to execute development projects.
“Council chairmen can now boast of executing projects because of some of the radical decisions taken by Mr. President. These policies are strengthening local government administration and giving councils greater capacity to deliver development to the people,” he said.
The chairman urged the group to intensify sensitisation of residents on government policies and programmes while supporting initiatives aimed at promoting development at the grassroots.
Warri reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure, empowering young people and advancing the overall development of Isoko South.
