Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians, particularly Lagos residents, to re-strategise and work collectively to address the nation’s security challenges.
Eko Hot News reports that the Governor made the call on Thursday during the 19th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island. The event, themed “Building Trust, Enhancing Security: A New Era of Security and Partnerships,” brought together top government officials, security agencies, traditional rulers, private sector leaders and other stakeholders.
Speaking at the forum, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, investments and the future of Lagos. He affirmed readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government and security agencies to advance a crime-free Lagos.
To strengthen security operations across the State, the Governor donated 100 operational vehicles to security agencies. The vehicles were jointly procured by the Lagos State Government and Conference 57, the association of chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced that philanthropist Sir Kensington Adebutu will fund and build a new headquarters for the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). He described the project as a landmark contribution to Lagos’ long-term security infrastructure.
The Governor highlighted key priorities for Lagos’ security agenda, including public-private partnership, modern technology adoption, intelligence-led policing, accountability, community engagement and preparedness for emerging threats.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of LSSTF, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, commended the Governor’s investments in policing assets, infrastructure and capacity building. He said the State’s sustained safety record is a direct outcome of these interventions.
