The Governor of Lagos State and Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and stakeholders across security agencies, government, civil society, and traditional institutions on Friday renewed calls for the adoption of indigenous security solutions, advanced technology, and state policing as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges.
The stakeholders spoke unanimously on the need to tackle insecurity across the country during the South-West Zonal Security Summit, organised by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, held in Ikeja, on Friday.
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The summit, attended by Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan; South-West states representatives; members of the Senate led by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru; serving and former public office holders; heads of security agencies; members of civil society organisations; and traditional, religious and political leaders, provided a platform for stakeholders in the South-West to discuss practical approaches to improving national security.
Sanwo-Olu other stakeholders at the meeting
Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security systems in Lagos State. He also called for a regional security framework, noting that security is essential not only for peace but also for economic stability.
