Security agencies in Nigeria, including the NSCDC, Police, NDLEA, and others, have committed to enhancing their strategies for addressing insecurity in the Niger Delta. This initiative is part of a European Union-funded program led by Search for Common Ground (SFCG).

As part of the effort, security personnel from Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers States, including officers from the State Security Service and Correctional Services, participated in specialized training focused on conflict resolution without violence.

The training covered key strategies such as inter-agency collaboration, community engagement, trust-building, sensitization, and peaceful conflict resolution. Speaking at the event in Port Harcourt, Chizoba Ekwem, Head of NSCDC’s Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, highlighted how the training has improved their approach to tackling issues like oil bunkering. Instead of confrontation, officers now engage offenders through education and minimal force when necessary.

Emmanuel Ogbumgbada, Deputy Commander of NDLEA in Rivers State, emphasized the importance of dialogue in preventing conflicts from escalating into violence.

SFCG Consortium Manager Chorbe Joshua explained that the program aims to improve coordination between security agencies and civilians to curb crime and violence in the region. He stressed the significance of information sharing and collaborative efforts in reducing security threats.

The initiative, implemented with Stakeholders Democracy Network (SDN) and Foundation for Peace Initiative in Niger Delta (PIND), trained 35 officers and reinforced the EU and SFCG’s commitment to strengthening security efforts in the region.

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