The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan FISN has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening security collaboration across the state, as it commended the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) for organizing a timely capacity-building training for security stakeholders.
Speaking at the event, Ifalade expressed appreciation to the LSSTF for convening the Heads of the various Security services in the State and key stakeholders at a critical time when enhanced cooperation and intelligence-sharing is vital to addressing evolving security challenges in Lagos.
The General Manager also extended gratitude to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his continued support and approval of initiatives aimed at improving the safety and well-being of residents across the state.
Reiterating the mandate of the Agency, the Prince Oyekan emphasized that the Agency operates within the provisions of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Law of 2016, as amended in 2019. It noted that its role is not to compete with other security outfits but to complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force and other law enforcement agencies at federal, state, and local levels.
According to the General Manager, its operational strength lies in fostering collaboration, promoting synergy among security institutions, and leveraging community-based intelligence gathering to support effective policing and safer communities.
Participants at the training were encouraged to maximize the opportunity by actively engaging in the sessions and sharing acquired knowledge with colleagues in their respective organizations to enhance overall operational efficiency.
The GM, LNSA further appreciated the presence and contributions of Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies and dignitaries at the event, describing their participation as a demonstration of collective commitment to improving the security architecture in Lagos State.
Dignitaries at the event included, the Chairman of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, ably represented by Mr. . Agboola Oshodi- Glover DIG RTD, the Executive Secretary of the LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tijani Fatai, representative of the Nigeria Air force Air Commodore M.A. Imam, the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki, the Commander of the Lagos Command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, represented by the Deputy Commander, Mr. A.L. Wali among others.
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