By Emeka Nwokocha
The Delta State Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), on Saturday 30 May, 2026, inaugurated the Erukaye, Sam-Okaka and Agofure Layouts, Ekpan Security Committee Executives headed by Mr. Alex Okwagbe.
The Delta State PCRC Chairman, Comrade Oliver Eyefia was represented at the event by the Chairman, PCRC, Ekpan Division, Mr. Paul Okperuvwe who conducted the inauguration and administered the oath of office to the executives.
Speaking after the inauguration, Mr. Okperuvwe said that the Police Community Relations Committee serves as the primary bridge between the Nigeria Police Force and the public, saying, “It is a volunteer-based organisation that promotes community policing, fosters mutual trust, and improves local security by facilitating information sharing and collaboration with communities and other stakeholders in the security ecosystem.”
Mr. Okperuvwe strongly charged the Chairman of Erukaye, Sam-Okaka and Agofure Layouts Security Committee, Mr. Alex Okwagbe to work in synergy with the members of the executive, including landlords and residents of the layouts to ensure security of lives and property.
Continuing, Mr. Okperuvwe assured Mr. Okwagbe of continuous support from the Delta PCRC to ensure that the purpose of inaugurating the Erukaye, Sam-Okaka and Agofure Layouts Security Committee Executives is achieved.
In his speech, Mr. Alex Okwagbe thanked God for the successful inauguration of the Erukaye, Sam-Okaka and Agofure Layouts Security Committee Executives.
He pledged full commitment to safety of lives and property in the layouts, stating that he would carry out his functions transparently in collaboration with the members of the executive, including landlords and other residents of the layouts.
He stressed the importance of security in fostering socio-economic wellbeing of society, calling on all to give him maximum support to be able to achieve success in his tenure.
He said, “Collective effort is needed to put the right policy and action in place to make the layouts safe for all.”
Mr. Okwagbe promised to hold regular security meetings to ensure continuous sensitization of the residents on how to improve security in and around the layouts.
The highpoint of the event was presentation of a certificate by the Delta State PCRC to the Erukaye, Sam-Okaka and Agofure Layouts Security Committee Executives.
Present at the event was a large number of the residents, including landlords and tenants of the layouts.
