LSSTF Strengthens Ports Security, Donates Operational Vehicle To Ports Authority Police (Western) Command • CP Agbaminoja lauds funding agency’s timely intervention
By Oki O. Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has continued its strategic drive to strengthen security operations across Lagos State with the donation of an operational vehicle to the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command led by CP Toyin Agbaminoja, marking another milestone in a week-long series of logistical support interventions. The donation is expected to enhance patrol, surveillance, and rapid response within port facilities, which remain critical hubs for Nigeria’s economic activities.
The vehicle was formally presented by the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, and received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Toyin Agbaminoja, Commissioner of Police in charge of the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, Apapa, alongside other senior officers. The contingent that accompanied CP Agbaminoja includes DC Operations Ports, DCP Jimoh Salau; AC Ports CID, ACP Samuel Aladegoroye; PA to the CP, DSP Mercy Falana; PPRO, ASP Isaac Hundeyin and Orderly to the CP, Inspector Yinka Fowowe.
Speaking at the courtesy visit, Dr. Ogunsan reaffirmed LSSTF’s commitment to supporting security agencies tasked with safeguarding strategic national assets. He emphasized that effective port security is essential to economic stability, trade facilitation, and crime prevention in Lagos, we have a program coming up soon and we would invite you and the MD of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), we will want you to please ensure that you participate.’ He also noted the exceptional capacity of the senior Police officer, ‘CP Agbaminoja is one of the few people within the Police system that I so much treasure. She is always there to help. You deserve more support. Now it has commenced, every time we have the opportunity we will do it. You deserve it,’ Ogunsan said.
CP Agbaminoja, in her response, expressed appreciation to LSSTF, describing the intervention as timely and impactful in strengthening maritime and port security operations. ‘I am happy to be here. This is the first time that the Ports Authority Command will be receiving such a support from the LSSTF. We will come back for more. Thank you Dr. Thank you LSSTF for the support,’ she said.
The donation to the Ports Authority Police Command capped a week of sustained support by the LSSTF to multiple security and safety institutions across the state.
Earlier in the week, the Fund donated an operational vehicle to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Airport Command. The vehicle, presented by the Director of Administration, LSSTF, Mr. Degbola Lewis, was received by the Commander of the NDLEA Airport Command, CN Akinleye Oluwafunmilayo Peter, to boost anti-narcotics operations and surveillance at Lagos airports.
LSSTF also presented an operational vehicle to the Nigeria Police Mobile Force, MOPOL 49, the paramilitary and rapid response unit of the Nigeria Police Force responsible for managing public disorder, counter-terrorism, anti-robbery operations, and the protection of critical economic installations. The vehicle was received by the Commanding Officer, ACP Oladunni Ayoola, MFR, who presented a souvenir in appreciation of the Fund’s consistent support.
Further, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos led by the Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, received Six (6) operational vehicles to strengthen its capacity for swift crime response and patrol coverage.
For its collaborative approach to security and safety, LSSTF donated vehicles to the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Lagos State. These interventions are aimed at enhancing safety enforcement, inspections, and community–police engagement across the state.
Collectively, these interventions underscore LSSTF’s unwavering commitment to equipping security and safety agencies with essential logistics, deepening inter-agency collaboration, and ensuring a safer, more secure Lagos State for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
