Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, performed the groundbreaking for the redevelopment of the Ijeh Police Barracks in Obalende, which will deliver 2,200 modern housing units for police officers and their families.
The governor also handed 260 new patrol vehicles and other security appliances to the Nigeria Police Force and other supporting security agencies.
At the groundbreaking event, the governor noted that the project underscored the state’s commitment to addressing the housing deficit and improving the welfare of security personnel.
Sanwo-Olu said, “Today is a day for our law enforcement officers because two of the activities that we are engaging in today are for their welfare and our collective security and safety of lives and property.”
He highlighted the significance of the project, noting, “This transformative redevelopment project to provide 2,200 modern housing units at the Ijeh Police Barracks, Obalende is part of intervention aimed at bridging housing deficit and provide a modern, safe housing and conducive living environment for the officers of the Nigeria Police Force and their families all over the country.
