Dangote Commends Lagos Govt., LSSTF For Sustainable Security In Lagos
By Oki O. Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper
African billionaire and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Thursday commended the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) for their sustained commitment to strengthening security architecture in the state, describing Lagos as a model for public–private collaboration in security management, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
Dangote gave the commendation at the 19th LSSTF Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security with the Governor, which he personally attended, noting that a safe and secure environment remains fundamental to business growth, investment confidence, and economic stability. He praised the Executive Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for prioritising security as a cornerstone of governance and for consistently supporting security agencies with critical operational resources.
The business mogul specifically applauded the LSSTF for its transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in mobilising private sector support to bridge operational gaps faced by security agencies in Lagos. He described the Trust Fund as a national benchmark, adding that its structure and outcomes demonstrate how trust and partnership can translate into tangible security outcomes.
Dangote also acknowledged the leadership of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi Etti and the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, for sustaining the vision of the Fund and ensuring that private sector contributions are deployed strategically to improve security operations across the state.
While presenting the key of a brand new car on behalf of the Lagos State government to the immediate past Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun, Alhaji Dangote also commended Abdurrazaq for his exemplary leader and stewardship while in office as the ES of the funding agency.
Dignitaries present at the 19th LSSTF Annual Town Hall meeting on Security include the Executive Governor, Lagos State, Dr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chairman, Board of Trustee, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi Etti; Industrialist and philanthropist Sir Kessington Adebutu represented by his Son/MD/CEO of JB Farms, Mr. Ajibola Adebutu; Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun; Chairman of Coronation Group, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; Managing Director of FirstBank Nigeria, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu; Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc., Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna; MD of Providus Bank, Walter Akpani; Assistant Inspector-General in charge of Zone 2, AIG Adegoke Fayoade; Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, CP. Moshood Jimoh; Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN.
Others are the Lagos Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Director General/CEO of National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Dr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote; Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa represented by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe; former Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora; the former Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun; pioneer Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Mr. Fola Arthur Worrey; Managing Director, Executive Trainers Ltd, Dr. Mrs. Ajoke Ogunsan; Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Rotimi Fashola; diplomats from China, Cameroon, Canada, and USA, Chairmen from Lagos Conference 57, Oba Alara of Ilara, HRM Oba Ogunsanwo among many others.
