Admin l Friday, July 06, 2018
IKEJA, Nigeria – The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has again reiterated his administration’s commitment to the safety of lives and property of Lagosians as well as investors assuring that security will not be compromised in any part of the State. The Governor represented by his Special Adviser on Communities and Communications, Hon. Hakeem Omoyele Sulaimon stated this today at the commissioning of the newly constructed Orimedu Police Post in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area.
According to the Governor, no meaningful development cannot be achieved in an atmosphere of unrest, fear, and uncertainty, adding that as a result of his determination to a secure Lagos, his administration have gained the goodwill and partnership of well-meaning individuals and the organized private sector who have over the years made generous and substantial contribution to the Lagos State Trust Fund. Adding that through the donations the State Government have succeeded in raising the capacity of security agencies with the provision of modern crime fighting equipment.
The Governor use the occasion to solicit for more cooperation from residents for security agencies through timely information sharing, stating that “we all must work together to create a crime free state that is conducive for investment and pleasure”.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Imohimi Edgal represented by Area J Commander, Mr. Felix Oben, an Assistant Commissioner of Police said thanked the organization that donated the building with a promise that the Lagos State Police Command will ensure adequate security for the area and Lagos State in general. He appreciated the State Governor for his continuous provision for the State Police Command.
In his welcome address, the Chairman, Ibeju Lekki Local Government Area, Dr. Olorunkemi Surakat thanked the State Government for the provision of the Post as well as other social infrastructure within the Council. He assured that the Police Post will be put to proper use.
The building was constructed and donated by Medview Airline as part of its corporate social responsibilities. The occasion was witnessed by traditional rulers in the Area, top Politicians, community leaders and senior officers in different security agencies in the State.
