The Lagos State Government has launched a multi-agency initiative to strengthen security across tertiary institutions in the state.
Eko Hot News reports that the roadmap was unveiled at the inaugural Lagos Campus Security and Safety Summit held at the Lagos State College of Medicine.
Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, called for a shift toward people-centred security, describing campuses as “micro-cities” critical to urban stability.
He said campus safety must go beyond physical infrastructure to include values, culture, and proactive planning.
Sule outlined strategies, including early-warning systems, integrated infrastructure, and tackling root causes such as mental health challenges and economic pressures.
Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, announced the donation of patrol vehicles and security boots to Lagos State University, Lagos State University of Education, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology.
Ogunsan stressed that while technology is vital, human capacity remains central to effective security management.
Commissioner of Police, Olohunda Moshood Jimoh, advocated extending the Police Community Relationship Committee to campuses and proposed screening processes for new admissions.
He emphasised a proactive “detect and respond” approach to address cultism and drug abuse.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Union Affairs, Hon. Samuel Kappo, urged stakeholders to prioritise practical and collaborative solutions.
The summit marks a proactive move by the state government to ensure safer and more secure tertiary institutions across Lagos.
