Gov. Sanwo-Olu Eases Police Transport Burden, Launches 2,000 Free Cowry Cards, 3 Months Unlimited Rides, 50% Transport Rebate for Officers in Lagos
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Lagos State Police Command has received 2,000 Cowry Cards from the Lagos State Government to support the transportation needs of police personnel serving across the State, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
The cards were presented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Transportation and Logistics, Hon. Hassan Adekoya, to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji RILWAN Disu, psc (+), NPM , represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom, psc, fdc, mspsp, MNIM, FCAI.
The initiative, provided under the Lagos State Government’s transportation support programme, will enable the 2,000 Police beneficiaries to enjoy three months of free transportation on designated Lagos State Government transport services, including the BRT, Electric Boats, Blue Line and Red Line. Thereafter, they will enjoy a 50 per cent fare discount.
While conveying the warm appreciation of the Inspector-General of Police, AIG Akpanudom commended the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for the thoughtful initiative and sustained support towards Police welfare through various interventions. He noted that the gesture would ease the transportation burden on personnel, serve as a morale booster, and further strengthen the existing partnership between the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police Force in promoting public safety, security, and good governance.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, assured that the Cowry Cards would be distributed to deserving officers in a fair and transparent manner and used strictly for the purpose for which they were provided, without abuse or misuse. He further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accountability while deploying all available resources towards ensuring a safer Lagos for all residents.
SP ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, anipr, mipra,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
LAGOS STATE COMMAND, IKEJA.
