Dr. Alex Olisedeme, Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Public Property, has stated that all assets acquired, developed, or maintained by the Delta State government belong to the people. He made this statement in a telephone conversation with a reporter, shedding light on issues related to collective ownership of public property. Dr. Olisedeme emphasized the need for responsibility, transparency, and accountability in managing public resources.
According to Dr. Olisedeme, government buildings, lands, vehicles, infrastructure, public institutions, equipment, and other public assets are not personal property of any individual in government but are held in trust for the people of Delta State. He stressed that collective ownership means every citizen has a legitimate stake in how government property is acquired, used, protected, maintained, and disposed of.
Dr. Olisedeme further explained that public property exists to serve the public interest and represents the contributions and resources of the people. He noted that whether it is a government office in Asaba, agricultural land, a school, hospital, road infrastructure, or other public assets, these resources are meant to benefit the public. He added that public officials are custodians, not owners, of public property.
The Governor's aide emphasized that public property belongs to everyone and should not be treated as private property. He urged citizens to protect public property, ask questions, report suspected misuse through appropriate channels, demand transparency, and refuse to support the destruction, theft, or unlawful conversion of public assets. Dr. Olisedeme also called on community leaders, civil servants, young people, professionals, traditional institutions, and civil society to play a role in preserving public resources.
Dr. Olisedeme stressed that citizens have a responsibility to move beyond mere claims of ownership and act like responsible owners. He urged citizens to report every theft, misuse, and conversion of public property into personal benefit. The Governor's aide commended Governor Elder Sheriff Oborevwori for his efforts in uplifting the status of Delta State properties through renovation, recovery, proper documentation, and maintenance.
Dr. Olisedeme also called on the people to vote responsibly and support Governor Oborevwori for a second term to sustain the MORE Agenda and protect the collective heritage of the state. He emphasized that Delta State's public assets belong to the people and the government, and Deltans must take an active interest in protecting them. Dr. Olisedeme concluded that public property should not be treated as nobody's property.
The issue of public property management has become crucial in Delta State, with various stakeholders expected to play a role in ensuring that public resources are preserved and used for their intended purpose. Key stakeholders, including citizens, community leaders, and civil society organizations, are expected to work together to promote transparency and accountability in public property management.
Key points
- Dr. Alex Olisedeme urges citizens to report every theft, misuse, and conversion of public property into personal benefit.
- Public property in Delta State belongs to the people and should be treated as a collective asset.
- Citizens have a responsibility to act like responsible owners and protect public property.
