LSSTF Strengthens Security Capacity Building • as 3rd Inter-Agency Training Ends with Certificates, Incentives • Expert, Adeagbo calls for ethical professionalism, emotional intelligence among security operatives
LSSTF Strengthens Security Capacity Building • as 3rd Inter-Agency Training Ends with Certificates, Incentives • Expert, Adeagbo calls for ethical professionalism, emotional intelligence among security operatives
By Oki O. Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper
Representative of the Executive Secretary/CEO, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan/Director of Administration, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis giving a speech during the closing session of the LSSTF 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…
The second and final day of the May 2026 edition of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) Statewide Inter-Agency Training Programme for Security Operatives concluded on Thursday 21st May; with the presentation of certificates to participants and special recognition for outstanding punctuality and commitment displayed during the exercise.
The two-day intensive programme, which forms part of the LSSTF’s broader institutional capacity development initiative, brought together security operatives from various law enforcement, emergency management, paramilitary, and safety agencies serving across Lagos State. The training focused on strengthening professionalism, emotional intelligence, ethical standards, public diplomacy, wellness consciousness, financial management, and inter-agency collaboration in responding to contemporary security challenges.
L-R: Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo with the Executive Assistant, LSSTF, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…
Representing the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, the Director of Administration, Mr. Adegbola Lewis, reiterated that the training initiative reflects the Fund’s commitment to sustained capacity building rather than isolated interventions.
According to him, modern security realities require agencies to work together through intelligence sharing, coordinated responses, and mutual institutional understanding in order to maintain public confidence and ensure safer communities.
Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosFacilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…
A major highlight of the training was a comprehensive five-module lecture delivered by Dr. Wale Adeagbo, Director of Security Risk Advisory, Consulting, and Education at Halogen Group, titled “Enhancing Professional Capacity, Ethical Standards and Inter-Agency Collaboration for Effective Security Operation.”
The structured five-module training outline focused on strengthening ethical standards for security operations, operational leadership for effective security, performance and operation management, inter-agency collaboration and Stakeholders’ management in security operations, across multiple agencies within Lagos.
In his presentation, Dr. Adeagbo emphasized the urgent need for security personnel and institutions to continuously improve their professional standards and operational coordination in response to increasingly sophisticated security threats confronting modern urban societies.
Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo with a cross session of the security operatives during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo with a cross session of the security operatives during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…
According to him, effective security operations can no longer rely solely on force projection or isolated institutional efforts, but must increasingly be driven by ethical professionalism, strategic collaboration, accountability, emotional intelligence, communication, and public trust. He stressed that in a rapidly evolving security environment such as Lagos, the ability of agencies to work together seamlessly would remain critical to safeguarding lives, protecting infrastructure, and sustaining public confidence.
Addressing a major area of concern for the general public in the relationship with security agencies, Dr. Adeagbo educated the security operatives on the ways to improve citizens experience. He noted that the ‘first step is to have a clear citizens-focused vision that you can communicate with your community. The easiest way to define this vision is to create a set of statements that act as guiding principles. Secondly, Understand who your citizens are. Security agencies need to be able to connect and empathize with the situations that people face. Third, Create an emotional connection with the citizens – You’ve heard the phrase “it’s not what you say; it’s how you say it”?’
Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo with a cross session of the security operatives during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosFacilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo with a cross session of the security operatives during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…
Further, he said: ‘Capture citizens’ feedback in real time
You need to ask – And ideally you do this by capturing feedback in real time. Fifth, Use a quality framework – using a performance dashboard with metrics. And finally, Measure the ROI, how do you know if all this investment in the security of your communities are working and paying off? The answer is in the results – impact and outcome’, Adeagbo educated.
At the closing session, participants who successfully completed the training were presented with certificates in recognition of their participation and commitment to continuous professional development. In a move aimed at encouraging discipline, punctuality, and professionalism among personnel, Ten (10) officers who consistently arrived early for the two (2) days training sessions were also specially rewarded with cash gifts of Fifty Thousand (50,000) Naira each.
The gesture drew commendation from participants and underscored the Lagos State Security Trust Fund’s emphasis on discipline, dedication, and positive institutional culture as critical components of effective security operations.
Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo with a cross session of the security operatives during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosFacilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo with a cross session of the security operatives during his lecture at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosR-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to Flying Officer A. Abubakar during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to ACN Samson Uche Kolawole during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to SP Chidi Okoye during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to DSI AO Agboola during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to Ologuntere Hammed during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to Adeyemi Muhammed Adeola during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to ASP Nicholas Barinem during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to SC Ipaye Ahmed Adeniyi during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to Farojoye Akinsolu Olasunmbo during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to Yisa Afeez Ajibola during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.R-L: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Adegbola Lewis Presenting the Certificate of Participation to CSC Udeh Faustina during the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.L-R: Bulus Hassan of the Nigeria Police Force; Director, Admin, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis and Bulus Hassan of the Nigerian Army at the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.Director, Admin, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis in a group picture with Officers of LASTMA at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…Director, Admin, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis in a group picture with Officers of Nigerian Immigration at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosDirector, Admin, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis in a group picture with Officers of Nigerian Correctional Services at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosDirector, Admin, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis in a group picture with Officers of FRSC at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosDirector, Admin, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis in a group picture with Officers of Nigeria Police Force at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosOfficers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in LagosOfficers of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency, LNSA at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos…L-R: Executive Assistant, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo; Sgt. Bulus Hassan; Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo and Director, Admin, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis during the presentation of Certificate to Sgt. Bulus at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.L-R: Executive Assistant, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo; CSP Omisore Abiodun; Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo; Director, Admin, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis and General Manager, Globus Training and Advisory Limited, Mr. Desmond Nnebue during the presentation of Certificate to CSP Abiodun at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.L-R: General Manager, Globus Training and Advisory Limited, Mr. Desmond Nnebue; Executive Assistant, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo; a LASTMA officer, Ajayi-Bembe Olugbenga Babatunde; Facilitator, Dr. Wale Adeagbo and Director, Admin, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis during the presentation of Certificate to Ajayi-Bembe at the closing session of the LSSTF’s 2-Day Statewide Inter-Agency Training for Security Operatives in Lagos.
