Gov Oborevwori: Without peace, Diversity becomes weakness

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has stressed the need for peace in the state, saying “without peace, diversity could become a weakness instead of a strength. Oborevwori made the remarks in Warri, during the 2025 International Day of Peace celebration themed “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” “Without peace, diversity could become a weakness […]

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has stressed the need for peace in the state, saying “without peace, diversity could become a weakness instead of a strength.

Oborevwori made the remarks in Warri, during the 2025 International Day of Peace celebration themed “Act Now for a Peaceful World.”

“Without peace, diversity could become a weakness instead of a strength and infrastructure such hospitals, schools, and markets will mean little or nothing if communities remain in conflict,” he said.

“Every policy of my administration under the MORE Agenda is anchored on sustaining unity and harmony across the state.”

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He noted that the theme of the event, a call to urgent action, reminded all that peace is “not tomorrow’s dream but today’s duty”.

According to him, the Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council set up by the government had been instrumental in addressing conflicts, especially in coastal communities

He urged youths, women, traditional rulers, faith-based organisations, civil society, and leaders to become custodians of peace, saying “peace begins with tolerance, dialogue, and selfless service”.

On his part, the Special Adviser on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Sir (Chief) Edwin Uzor, said this year’s theme, “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” is a call to stop postponing peace and ensure it begins in every home, community, and heart.

He said the deliberate peace efforts under the governor’s leadership had created an enabling environment for monumental projects across Warri and other parts of the state.