We Must Stay Vigilant, Proactive in Lagos –  LSSTF Boss, Ogunsan Urges at 19th Town Hall Meeting on Security 

We Must Stay Vigilant, Proactive in Lagos –  LSSTF Boss, Ogunsan Urges at 19th Town Hall Meeting on Security 

By Oki O. Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, has urged residents to remain vigilant and proactive in supporting efforts to keep Lagos safe. He made the call on Thursday during the annual Lagos State Town Hall Meeting on Security, where government officials, security agencies, and community stakeholders gathered to review progress and chart new pathways for strengthening security across the state.

Dr. Ogunsan noted that while Lagos has recorded significant improvements in crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and rapid response operations, sustaining these gains requires collective responsibility. He emphasized: ‘in Lagos, we must stay vigilant and proactive ensuring that our responses are grounded in trust, partnership, and continuous improvement while reinforcing the need for stronger preventive structures, better intelligence, and more robust community engagement.’

Ogunsan assured that the LSSTF remains committed to equipping security agencies with modern tools, training, and logistics to enhance operational effectiveness, though ‘it should be well noted that the Fund was never intended to replace federal obligations but rather to ensure that critical interventions can be made quickly, transparently, and effectively’.

Dr. Ogunsan reassured residents that the Fund will not relent in its mandate, while appealing for sustained support from individuals and the private sector to keep Lagos secure, peaceful, and economically vibrant.

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; President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; 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.