Agege Security Summit: Lagos CP, Fatai Tijani, Security Chiefs, Traditional Rulers Commend Vinod Obasa ...As LSSTF Donates Patrol Vehicle to Agege LG To Streghten Security.

 Yomi Durojaye

Agege Security Summit: Lagos CP, Fatai Tijani, Security Chiefs, Traditional Rulers Commend Vinod Obasa

...As LSSTF Donates Patrol Vehicle To Streghten Security In Agege

Agege Security Summit witnessed a significant success as Lagos Commissioner Police, CP Fatai Tijani, other Security Chiefs and  Traditional Rulers Commended the Agege Council Chairman, Hon. AbdulGaniu Vinod Obasa for the giant stride in tackling insecurity in Agege. 

The summit held yesterday at the council Secretariat with the Theme:   “Building Safer Communities Through Strategic Partnerships,” is both timely and deliberate. Equally significant is our focus on “Early Warning, Early Action: Grassroots Intelligence for Conflict Prevention.”

Speaking at the event, the Lagos CP said, Fatai Tijani, commended the Chairman, Hon. Abdul Ganiyu Vinod for the initiative and for the security improvements recorded in Agege and stressed the importance of cooperation between security agencies and residents. He urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security operatives for effective policing.

Tijani disclosed that Agege recently recorded zero criminal cases compare to old days, stressing that "Agege is now safe"

Also Speaking at the summit, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund , Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, said effective security remained essential to attracting investment, creating employment and promoting economic growth.

Ogunsan disclosed that the Trust Fund had provided more than 1,500 operational vehicles to security agencies across Lagos State. He also announced the donation of the patrol vehicle and other security equipments to Agege Local Government, describing the intervention as part of efforts to strengthen security operations at the grassroots level.

Former Chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson Sunday Johnson Babatunde, HRM Ologba of Ogba Oba Latif Oladimeji Egbeyemi in their presentations stressed the importance of information sharing in effective security management. He advocated a security structure that extends from the local government level to wards, streets, homes and families, while also calling for stronger grassroots security initiatives, including the Paramole security structure.

Oba Latif Oladimeji Egbeyemi commended the initiative, noting that security remains fundamental to sustainable community development and economic prosperity.

Earlier, Obasa, in his welcome address, said the Agege Security Summit is designed to create a structured platform where government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, businesses and residents can speak honestly, listen to one another and agree on practical measures that will make our communities safer.

"We are here to move from reaction to prevention; from isolation to collaboration; and from suspicion to shared responsibility.

described security as a collective responsibility and urged residents to remain vigilant, provide credible information to security agencies and take proactive steps to prevent crime.

Obasa highlighted some of the administration's security initiatives, including the installation of more than 600 streetlights, deployment of CCTV cameras and regular security meetings involving traditional rulers and security agencies.

"When our streets are unsafe, commerce suffers.

When businesses are vulnerable, investment retreats.

When young people are exposed to drugs, violence and criminal influences, the future of the community is endangered.

When conflicts are allowed to escalate because early warning signs were ignored, the consequences can be devastating.

"Agege is a vibrant and resilient community with enormous economic and human potential. We are home to hardworking residents, entrepreneurs, artisans, traders, professionals, students, religious institutions and businesses.

"But we must also acknowledge that, like every growing urban community, we face challenges, including theft, vandalism, street violence, drug-related activities, cultism, traffic-related disputes, domestic and community conflicts, and other forms of criminality.

"We cannot wish these challenges away. We must confront them and confronting them requires more than reacting after an incident has occurred, all these requires intelligence before the incident, intervention before escalation, and partnership before crisis, transparency, professionalism and the collective commitment of stakeholders".Obasa asserted.

The Olu of Agege Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Kamilu Oyedeji Akanni Isiba, Peace Corp Commander, APC Apex Leader in Agege, Chief Safari Adaranijo, First Agege LGA Chairman, Alhaji Ganiu Owolabi Dada, ACP Veronica Apka, Area Commander, Area G, CEO Harmony Estate, Hon. Saheed Mosadoluwa were among who attended the summit.

Others include Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government Council, Hon. Adewale Azeez, Council Manager, Mr. Sogo Osikoya, Leader of the House, Hon. Haruna Adesina, Councilors, Baales, Elder Ajide, Hon Lawal, Hon Fatai Ajibola, Special Adviser On Legislative Matters to RT Hon Mudashiru Obasa, Deacon Olabisi Julius, Chief Akin Richard Oshungboye among top dignitaries.

LAGOS EXPLOSION: Governors Pay Condolence Visit to Sanwo-Olu, Donate N200M to Abule Ado Relief Fund

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Representatives of the Nigeria Governors' Forum on Saturday visited the Abule Ado explosion site in Lagos for an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating effects of the recent gas explosions that claimed many lives and destroyed several properties worth billions of naira.

Led by the NGF chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the three-man team comprised the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje and Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and were received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Fayemi expressed shock at the magnitude of devastation in comparison to the casualty figures. He thanked God that the number of casualties did not exceed what was recorded, saying with what they met on ground, more lives would have been lost.

The NGF chairman praised the Lagos State Governor for his prompt response to the disaster and for setting up a relief fund that would help mitigate the hardship of the victims.

He also commended the Lagos State Government for the decision to take immediate action and ensure that the issue of building on pipelines corridors are averted.

The NGF chairman however blamed the incessant explosions on the disagreement between States and Federal Government on ownership of land.

While commending the Lagos State Government for the attention given to the place, he promised that such issues would be addressed going forward.

While announcing a donation for the sum of N200 million on behalf of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Fayemi expressed satisfaction that a more decent and modern community will evolve from the misfortune.

The Governors sympathised and commiserated with those who lost loved ones and properties destroyed by the unfortunate incident and expressed hope that it never occurs again.

Earlier, Governor Sanwo-Olu took the visiting Governors round the explosion site, explaining in details what led to the disaster and how the State Government plans to avert a re-occurrence in the future.

Also in the delegation were the Director General of the NGF, Asishana Okauru and NGF’s Head, Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo.

Gov. Ambode to make Agege Stadium fit for CAF Champions League

Receives MFM FC, Donates N50M To Club

…Says Lagos Games Village To Commence In 2018

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday heaped praises on the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club for returning the State back to the prestigious CAF Champions League sixteen years after a team from the State participated in the tournament.

Speaking at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja when he received MFM FC alongside top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as well as some ex-internationals, Governor Ambode said it was gratifying that a team from the State would be participating in the 2018 edition of the continental tournament after such a long time, just as he pledged to assist the team with the necessary support to ensure successful campaign at the championship.

While congratulating the team for the feat, Governor Ambode particularly acknowledged and saluted the vision of MFM General Overseer, Pastor Kayode Olukoya who founded the team ten years ago, saying that the State Government was proud to associate with his idea of meaningfully engaging the youths to contribute positively to the society.

Responding to some requests by the MFM FC, Governor Ambode donated N25milion to the footballers and officials of the club for qualifying for the CAF Champions League and another N25million to ensure hitch-free campaign, as well as adequately prepare for the tournament.

Already, the Governor said the State Sports Commission had been directed to ensure that the Agege Stadium, which is the home-ground being used by MFM FC, be put in good shape to meet up with CAF standard before inspection in December.

I want to also say that we have directed our sports team and the Sports Commission to make sure that everything needed, just as earlier requested, to ensure that Agege Stadium is certified by CAF is done, Governor Ambode said.

While recalling the promise he made to the people during electioneering to use tourism, hospitality, entertainment and arts as well as sports for excellence, Governor Ambode said the feat by the team aptly conform with the vision and plan of the State Government to use sports to advance the economy and positively engage the youths.

According to him, We need sports to use it as an instrument to build the economy of Lagos and also direct the energy of our younger ones to things that are very positive as exemplified by what is happening today. Beyond football, they continue to use it for their own mental ability to be able to be proud future leaders in this country and that is what we are trying to say.

It is a way of propagating new leaders and people who are properly disciplined because you need a lot of discipline to play football. There are things that are not taught in schools that you actually find in sports and that is the direction we are trying to go with youth development in this State and so I like to commend the team and the officials, the Governor said.

While speaking on other plans for sports development in the State, Governor Ambode said aside the ongoing transformation of Onikan Stadium to world class standard, a major upgrade of the Teslim Balogun Stadium would soon be carried out, while efforts were already ongoing for the Lagos Games Village located along the Lekki-Epe axis to commence in 2018.

Also, the Governor said his administration would soon invite stakeholders in the sports sector to discuss modalities for the Lagos Premier League which, according to him, would have twenty teams.

However, Governor Ambode charged the MFM FC to be good ambassadors of the State and be at their best at the tournament.
Earlier, MFM Director of Sports Worldwide, Mr Godwin Enakhena commended Governor Ambode and indeed the State Government for the support so far extended to the team, saying the assistance contributed to the feat achieved by the team to play at the continental level.

He recalled how the State Government released Agege Stadium to MFM FC free of charge for use as home-ground and other security arrangements, as well as logistics, adding that the immense support of the government was well appreciated.

Enakhena, who spoke on behalf of Pastor Olukoya, however, urged the State Government to continue to support the team especially financial support and also make Agege Stadium suitable for CAF Champions League, the requests which were instantly granted by the Governor.