In preparation for the end-of-year celebrations and other significant events that are anticipated in Lagos, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu met with the state’s security officials on Tuesday to evaluate current operations and bolster security plans.
The focus of the discussion, which was held in the State House in Marina, was the state’s present security condition as well as measures to fortify its security architecture in front of the expected Yuletide flood of tourists.
Visitors and Lagos locals were reassured by Sanwo-Olu that his administration was still dedicated to reducing criminal activity throughout the state and safeguarding people and property.
The governor declared, “We will not give up on our efforts to make sure that criminals do not find a place for their evil activities in our state.”
The governor was briefed by the security chiefs on current activities throughout Lagos and plans to improve public safety in the upcoming months.
Tijani Fatai, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command; Brig.-Gen. A.O. Owolabi, Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja; Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft; Air Commodore M.A. Imam, Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Ikeja; and Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, were among those in attendance.
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro, Secretary to the State Government Abimbola Hundeyin, and Chief of Staff to the Governor Tayo Ayinde were also present.
The meeting took place as Lagos got ready to welcome President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The president is anticipated to attend a number of formal events while in the state.
With a large number of tourists anticipated to fly to Lagos for the celebrations, the state is likewise preparing for increased movement and activities during the Yuletide.
The Independent National Electoral Commission’s declaration of the start of campaigns for the 2027 general elections has prompted the administration to anticipate increased religious, cultural, and political events in addition to the holiday season.