Your Legacy Will Extend Beyond Walls of LSSTF Headquarters – Ogunsan Hails Sir Kesington Adebutu • As premier lotto boss, donates 5 operational vehicles to LSSTF, to mark 91st birthday 

Your Legacy Will Extend Beyond Walls of LSSTF Headquarters – Ogunsan Hails Sir Kesington Adebutu • As premier lotto boss, donates 5 operational vehicles to LSSTF, to mark 91st birthday

By Oki O. Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper

 

 

For an institution dedicated to protecting lives and supporting the people who keep Lagos safe, having a permanent home is more than an administrative achievement; it is a statement of purpose, continuity and enduring commitment to public service. For the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), that long-awaited milestone has become reality through the generosity of Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, GCON, whose investment in security infrastructure has given the Fund a lasting institutional home.

For nearly 20 years, the Fund operated from rented accommodation while mobilising private-sector contributions to support security agencies across Lagos State. That chapter has now ended with the commissioning of the Sir Kesington Adebutu Security Trust Fund Building, singlehandedly funded by the philanthropist. The nonagenarian, Adebutu also donated five pickup vehicles to the Fund in celebration of his 91st birthday.

 

Speaking at the commissioning, LSSTF Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, described the new headquarters as the fulfilment of a long-standing aspiration and a defining milestone in his tenure.

Ogunsan disclosed that shortly after his appointment, he approached Sir Adebutu, whom he regards as a mentor and father figure, to support his vision of providing the Fund with a befitting headquarters on land allocated by the Lagos State Government. “For 19 years, the Fund worked from a rented apartment. When I set out with this vision, I reached out to my father, who has been a benefactor to me, Baba Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, GCON,” he said.

 

He explained that their conversation centred on transforming the vision into reality, adding that “the aspiration for a befitting headquarters has been realised today.”

Ogunsan praised Adebutu for his commitment to completing the project within the promised timeframe, describing the achievement as a demonstration of generosity translated into tangible public value. “This will remain a significant milestone in my record of service as LSSTF CEO. This will also become a legacy in your life for your commitment to security in Lagos State,” he said.

Addressing the philanthropist, the LSSTF chief executive added: “Your name will remain associated with this building, but your legacy will extend far beyond its walls, through the lives protected and the communities made safer by the work of the institution you have helped strengthen.”

 

He further disclosed that the five pickup vehicles donated by Adebutu had been delivered, providing additional logistical support for the Fund’s operations.

Ogunsan also acknowledged the importance of sustaining the partnerships that make the Fund’s work possible. He reaffirmed management’s commitment to prudent spending, with a target of directing at least 90 per cent of donations towards supporting security agencies, while exploring appropriate income-generating opportunities to cover operational costs.

Thereafter, the wife of the CEO and globally acclaimed Gospel Music Minister, Dr. Ajoke Olufunmilola Ogunsan (also known as Dr. Ajokesings) presented the birthday songs in celebration of Sir Kesington Adebutu for his 91st birthday. Her masterful delivery led to a rapturous commendation from everyone gathered at the event.

 

Also, the Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu added that: “Today is significant because Baba Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu GCON is always on the lookout for something new which is the beauty of life. This is why we know that God will keep preserving his life because he has shown that philanthropy is not by word of mouth. We want to thank God that He has used each and every one of us to be part of this journey.”

Dignitaries present at the event include the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Ayinde; Head of Service, Bode Agoro; Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube; Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Fatai Akinderu-Fatai; and pioneer LSSTF Board Chairman, Chief Remi Makanjuola.

 

Traditional representations included the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, represented by white-cap chiefs led by High Chief Lateef Ajose, and Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara.

The security community was represented by senior officers, including AIG Simeon Akpanudom, representing the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu; AIG Maritime Police Command, AIG Ronke Nurat Okunade; Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani; Commander, 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig Gen. Owolabi Ayokunle; Commander, 651 BSG Air Commodore MA Imam; Commander, NNS Beecroft Commodore Aiwuyor Adams Aliu; Director of DSS Lagos; Commander, NDLEA Lagos Strategic Command, ACGN Wali Liman Abubakar; Comptroller, Nigerian Immigration Service, Lagos Command, Comptroller Christopher Olu Onajinrin; Comptroller, Nigerian Customs Service, FOU Zone ‘A’, Comptroller Oladapo Olukayode Afeni; Comptroller, NIS Lagos Airport Command; Representative of the Commandant, NSCDC Lagos Command; and the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency, Dr Ifalade Oyekan.

 

Other guests included board members of the LSSTF including the Chairman of Conference 57, Hon Sesan Olowa; Chief Executive Officer of ASR Initiative, Ubon Udoh; Ayo Otuyalo, and FirstBank Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu. Sir Adebutu was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Kofoworola Adebutu and his children, while Ogunsan’s wife, Dr Ajoke Olufunmilola Ogunsan, joined the celebration.

For Ogunsan, the new headquarters is more than a building. It is a permanent reminder of what purposeful leadership, enduring generosity and partnerships can achieve in strengthening the institutions that help keep Lagos safe.