Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents and visitors that the state government will continue to strengthen security and ensure a safe environment across Lagos.
The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 29, during a meeting with security chiefs at the State House, Marina, where he received updates on security operations and plans to further strengthen the state’s security architecture ahead of the end-of-year period.
Sanwo-Olu said the government would not relent in its efforts to prevent criminal activities and ensure that criminals have no room to carry out their activities in the state.
“We will not relent on our efforts to ensure that criminals don’t find a place for their evil activities in our state,” the Governor said.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai; Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja, Brigadier General A.O. Owolabi; Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu; Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Ikeja, Air Commodore M.A. Imam; and Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan.
Also present were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Ayinde; Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Hundeyin; and Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Lagos State, Lawal Pedro.
The meeting comes as Lagos prepares to host President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and accommodate a range of official engagements and activities ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1.
The state is also preparing for increased movement and activities during the year-end period, including religious and cultural events, while political activities are expected to intensify following the commencement of the campaign period announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Sanwo-Olu said the government would continue to work with security agencies to safeguard lives and property across Lagos.
