The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, FISN, has assured Lagos residents of improved security services following the approval by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the recruitment of new officers into the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC).
Prince Oyekan made this disclosure while addressing stakeholders at the Lagos State Stakeholders’ Engagement and the launch of the School Safety and Security Response Team for public primary schools across the state.
According to him, the recruitment drive will significantly strengthen the Agency’s operational capacity and enhance response time to security concerns at the community level. He noted that the initiative aligns with the state government’s commitment to creating a safe and conducive environment for learning and community living.
The General Manager recalled that the LNSA had earlier introduced the Safer School Initiative, which mandates LNSC officers to ensure the safety and protection of pupils within and around school environments. He stated that the initiative has yielded positive outcomes, including a drastic reduction in inter-school fights, cult-related activities, and drug peddling among schoolchildren.
Prince Oyekan described the renewed focus on school safety as long overdue, stressing that safeguarding children remains a shared responsibility requiring collaboration among government agencies, school authorities, parents, and community stakeholders.
Earlier in his remarks, the host of the event and Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Shittu Hakeem Babatunde, reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for pupils across the state.
The event was also attended by the Honourable Commissioner for Education (Basic and Secondary Education), Hon. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, alongside other key stakeholders in the education and security sectors.
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