The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has urged its officers to remain vigilant, alert and focused while carrying out their responsibilities across the state.
Eko Hot News reports that the General Manager of LNSA, Prince Dr. Ifalade Ajasa Oyekan, gave the charge while addressing the second batch of officers participating in the Agency’s annual in-service training programme.
The training is being held at the Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI).
Oyekan stressed the importance of continuous professional development in preparing officers for their responsibilities.
He urged participants to remain attentive and apply the knowledge gained during the training to their daily duties.
According to him, officers must maintain a high level of situational awareness while carrying out their assignments.
He also called on LETI to strengthen its training curriculum with more practical approaches.
Oyekan said practical training would help officers improve their mental preparedness and responsiveness to emerging challenges.
He emphasised the need for officers to understand how to assess situations and respond appropriately while performing their duties.
The LNSA General Manager noted that changing demands within the public safety environment require personnel to continuously update their knowledge and skills.
He encouraged the officers to take the training seriously and use the opportunity to improve their professional competence.
The Head of LETI, Mrs. Bonnie Taiwo, also urged participants to make the most of the programme.
Taiwo encouraged the officers to demonstrate commitment throughout the training and apply the lessons gained to their professional responsibilities.
She noted that effective training plays an important role in developing capable personnel.
The programme forms part of LNSA’s annual efforts to strengthen the capacity of its officers.
It is designed to provide personnel with relevant knowledge and skills needed to perform their responsibilities more effectively.
Oyekan commended the officers for completing another cycle of the annual training programme.
He described continuous capacity building as essential to improving the effectiveness and professionalism of LNSA personnel.
The General Manager also highlighted the importance of personnel welfare in achieving better service delivery.
He noted that the Lagos State Government remains committed to developing its workforce and supporting officers in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Oyekan commended Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Mr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat for their continued support for capacity building and personnel welfare.
He said the commitment would help strengthen the ability of officers to perform their duties effectively.
The LNSA boss congratulated the officers on successfully completing another stage of their professional development.
He encouraged them to maintain the discipline and commitment demonstrated during the training.
The officers were also reminded that their responsibilities require professionalism, sound judgment and attentiveness.
Oyekan said continuous learning would enable them to adapt to emerging challenges and improve their responses to situations within their areas of responsibility.
The training also provides an opportunity for officers to review existing knowledge and develop new approaches to their work.
Practical learning remains important because it allows personnel to connect classroom knowledge with real-world responsibilities.
The LNSA leadership believes that better-trained officers can contribute more effectively to public safety and community support.
The Agency’s emphasis on capacity building also reflects the growing need for personnel to remain professionally prepared.
As communities evolve, public safety agencies require officers with the skills and awareness necessary to respond appropriately to changing circumstances.
The annual training programme is therefore expected to strengthen both individual competence and overall institutional capacity.
Participants are expected to take the lessons from LETI back to their respective assignments.
The knowledge gained can support improved communication, situational awareness, teamwork and professional decision-making.
Oyekan further urged officers to remain committed to the values of service and responsibility.
He said officers should continue to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism in their interactions with members of the public.
The LNSA General Manager expressed confidence that the training would contribute positively to the Agency’s operational effectiveness.
He reiterated that continuous capacity development remains a key component of building a stronger and more responsive workforce.
The completion of the latest training cycle represents another step in the Agency’s efforts to improve its personnel.
It also reinforces the Lagos State Government’s focus on strengthening public institutions through skills development and staff welfare.
Oyekan encouraged the officers to continue learning even after completing the formal training programme.
He said professional development should remain an ongoing process throughout their careers.
The officers were also encouraged to share useful knowledge with colleagues and contribute to stronger teamwork within the Agency.
The LNSA management expects the participants to translate their training into improved performance in their respective areas of responsibility.
The programme ultimately seeks to build a more competent, alert and professionally prepared workforce.
Through regular training and capacity development, the Agency is working to ensure that its officers remain equipped for the demands of modern public safety service.
The latest training cycle therefore highlights the importance of investing in personnel as a means of improving institutional performance.
