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Speaker Guwor Commends Delta Security Trust Fund as Bold
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Dennis Guwor, has described the Delta State Security Trust Fund as a bold and forward-thinking initiative designed to strengthen the state’s security architecture.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, the Speaker reaffirmed the House’s unwavering support for policies and programmes that promote the welfare, safety, and prosperity of all Deltans.
Reacting to the official launch of the Trust Fund, Guwor explained that the fund, established by a law enacted by the Delta State Assembly, is aimed at mobilising resources to complement government investments in security.
He emphasised the legislature’s commitment to providing the necessary backing and oversight to ensure transparency, accountability, and the efficient utilisation of the Delta State Security Trust Fund.
Guwor commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for unveiling the Fund, describing the launch as timely and strategic to the promotion of peace, stability, prosperity, and good governance in the state.
He also called on corporate organisations, development partners, and well-meaning individuals to support the initiative as a shared responsibility towards building a more secure and prosperous Delta State.
The Speaker particularly lauded Governor Oborevwori for his visionary leadership and commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous Delta. He expressed optimism that the initiative would attract significant contributions from stakeholders, citing the landmark donation of N10 billion by the Chairman of Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
Guwor assured Deltans that the Assembly would continue to provide legislative support and oversight to ensure the effective implementation of the Security Trust Fund.
“The launch of the Security Trust Fund is a testament to the Governor’s dedication to addressing security challenges in our state and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive,” he said.
“This development marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to protect lives, property, and economic investments in Delta State.
“As representatives of the people, we understand that security is the bedrock of sustainable development. This fund will provide the much-needed support to our security agencies, enabling them to operate more effectively and respond swiftly to emerging threats.
“Security is everyone’s business. I encourage stakeholders to collaborate with the government in sustaining this fund. Together, we can make Delta a model of safety and peace.”
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Breaking: Nigerian Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage, FG Faces Fresh Salary Pressure
The Federal Workers Forum, FWF, has demanded an immediate increase in the federal minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000, noting that the current salary structure can no longer sustain civil servants amid Nigeria’s rising cost of living.
The Forum made the demand in a letter dated September 2, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly, with the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Justice of Nigeria and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation listed among the recipients.
The workers also proposed a new salary structure that would place the highest-paid Level 17 officer on a monthly salary of N1.5 million, while Level 1 Step 1 workers would earn N300,000.
“We call for justice and immediate wage review now, adjust the federal minimum wage to N300,000 and a maximum wage of N1.5m for the Level 17 officers,” the Forum said.
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The FWF argued that the Federal Government had not fully implemented the 2024 minimum wage agreement, claiming that federal workers had yet to receive the full consequential adjustment and associated allowances.
“It will surprise you to hear that the Federal Government has not fully implemented the new national minimum wage since July 2024. We have been in the battle for full consequential adjustment of the new minimum wage,” it said.
Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in August 2026, demanded an upward review of the minimum wage to N500,000.
In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s government increased the minimum wage to N70,000 per month from N30,000.
However, the cost of living for many Nigerians has tripled between 2024 and 2026.
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The Federal Government has said Nigeria will never support a military coup or any unconstitutional change of government, following claims that the country backed a failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the statement, the claims circulating on social media are baseless and misleading.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria remained committed to democracy, constitutional rule and political stability in West Africa and would not support any attempt to remove a government through unconstitutional means.
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“Nigeria will never support illegality or unconstitutional change of government anywhere, no matter who is involved or which country is concerned,” he said.
The minister also rejected claims that Nigeria, through its membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), supported or endorsed the military takeover in Niger.
He said the Federal Government had already stated its position on the situation in Niger in an earlier statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 30, 2026.
According to him, Nigeria remains deeply concerned about developments in Niger and wants the country to return peacefully to stability and constitutional order.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria’s close historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger made peace and stability in the neighbouring country particularly important.
“Nigerians at home and abroad should disregard the videos and narratives circulating online, they are intended to create confusion and tarnish Nigeria’s image,” the statement said.
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