Speech of ES/CEO, LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan Marking His First 100 Days In Office
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Editor during the Press Briefing of One Hundred (100) Days in Office Achievements of LSSTF’s CEO, Dr. Ogunsan with selected security editors at the agency’s office, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja Lagos…
PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESS BY THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/CEO OF THE LAGOS STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND, DR. AYO OGUNSAN MARKING HIS FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE
Protocol.
Good morning distinguished members of the press.
I am honoured to address you today as I mark the completion of my first 100 days in office as Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. I would like to begin by expressing sincere appreciation to His Excellency, Mr. Governor, the Board of Trustees of the Fund, our security agencies, corporate partners, and indeed all residents of Lagos State for the support, encouragement, and collaboration extended to the Fund during this period.
Kindly recall that the Lagos State Security Trust Fund was established with a clear and critical mandate — to mobilise resources from corporate organisations, public institutions, and well-meaning individuals to strengthen the security architecture of Lagos State. Over the years, the Fund has played a strategic role in providing operational equipment, supporting infrastructure development, and facilitating capacity building for security agencies operating within the State.
L-R: Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Degbola Lewis; Executive Secretary/CEO, LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan and Executive Assistant, LSSTF, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo during the Press Briefing of One Hundred (100) Days in Office Achievements of LSSTF’s CEO, Dr. Ogunsan at the agency’s office, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja Lagos…
Lagos remains the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, and the safety of lives, property, and economic assets within the State is not only important to Lagos residents but to the stability and growth of the nation as a whole. In today’s rapidly evolving security environment, it has become even more important to strengthen partnerships, embrace innovation, and ensure that our security agencies are properly equipped and supported.
In my first 100 days in office, my immediate focus was on strengthening the financial base of the Fund through strategic fundraising and stakeholder engagement. We introduced new fundraising channels, including crowdfunding initiatives, while also intensifying engagement with private sector organisations, public institutions, and individuals who share our vision of a safer Lagos.
One of the major highlights of this period was the successful organisation of a high-level fundraising breakfast meeting, which brought together key public and private sector stakeholders. This engagement further reinforced the shared responsibility of security and strengthened confidence in the work of the Fund.
I am pleased to report that within this period, we recorded several important achievements.
We successfully revived retail donation channels to encourage broader public participation in supporting security initiatives.
We introduced the LSSTF Monitoring Team to ensure proper tracking, accountability, and maintenance of assets provided for security agencies.
Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Degbola Lewis; Executive Secretary/CEO, LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan and Executive Assistant, LSSTF, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo during the Press Briefing of One Hundred (100) Days in Office Achievements of LSSTF’s CEO, Dr. Ogunsan with selected security editors at the agency’s office, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja Lagos…
We injected an additional 80 operational and patrol vehicles into the Lagos security space to strengthen rapid response and visibility and more is still on its way.
We secured a sole donor to build a permanent office complex for the Fund, which will further enhance coordination, efficiency, and service delivery. The construction of the building has commenced and it should be delivered by October this year.
Within this period, we hosted a highly productive Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security, which provided an opportunity for open engagement between security agencies, government, and the public. Deserving and dedicated security officers were recognised and honoured through awards, in appreciation of their sacrifice and commitment to keeping Lagos safe, at the Town Hall Meeting.
In addition, we successfully held a very impactful breakfast meeting involving Lagos public and private sector stakeholders hosted by Mr. Governor, which further strengthened the collaboration and support for security funding initiatives.
We are also proud to report that we secured donations of vehicles from automobile manufacturers operating within Lagos.
At this juncture, I must express my gratitude to all the organisations and individuals that have made donations to the Fund within the last 100 days, your contributions are a source of encouragement to the Fund and I am particularly grateful.
Furthermore, we extended our support to tertiary institutions across the State through the donation of security vehicles and equipment to improve campus safety.
Director, Administration, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Mr. Degbola Lewis; Executive Secretary/CEO, LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan and Executive Assistant, LSSTF, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo during the Press Briefing of One Hundred (100) Days in Office Achievements of LSSTF’s CEO, Dr. Ogunsan with selected security editors at the agency’s office, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja Lagos…
Understanding the importance of human capacity in security management, we supported advocacy campaigns to encourage Lagos youths to join the Police and other security agencies, thereby supporting manpower development and youth employment.
During this period, we also maintained frequent and robust engagements with all security agencies operating within Lagos State to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and effective deployment of resources.
Importantly, we have embarked on statewide repairs and restoration of abandoned Armoured Personnel Carriers, returning them to operational use.
We are also engaging some key stakeholders to partner with us towards the renovation of dilapidated and damaged Police stations, helping to improve working conditions for officers and service delivery to the public.
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, while we are proud of what has been achieved in the last 100 days, we recognise that much more work lies ahead.
In the next 100 days, the Fund will deepen its operational impact across several key priority areas.
We will commence statewide training programmes for security agencies, ensuring that officers across the State are equipped with modern knowledge, tactical skills, and professional standards required for effective service delivery.
We will also procure more security equipment and operational accessories to further strengthen the capacity of security agencies to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging threats.
The Fund will work towards signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Air Force and the Nigeria Police Airwing to support aerial surveillance across Lagos State, this will include the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS) as known as drones, which will significantly enhance intelligence gathering, rapid response capability, and coordinated security operations.
In addition, the Fund will roll out statewide public enlightenment and sensitisation campaigns against crime and other social vices, aimed at strengthening community participation in security and promoting responsible civic behaviour.
We will also collaborate with the Police and the Ministry of Basic Education in Lagos State to establish Safer School Patrol initiatives, designed to improve security presence around schools and enhance the safety of students, teachers, and school communities.
Furthermore, the Fund will intensify efforts to bring more Lagosians into the security funding net, encouraging wider public participation and ownership of security support initiatives across the State.
We believe that these strategic actions will significantly improve professionalism, enhance service delivery, strengthen operational effectiveness, and ensure better management and administration of assets provided by the Fund.
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, innovation, and strong partnerships. We will continue to work closely with the Lagos State Government, security agencies, the private sector, and the good people of Lagos to build a safer, more secure, and more resilient State.
Let me once again thank all our partners, donors, stakeholders, and the media for your continued support and belief in the work of the Fund.
Together, we will continue to build and sustain a safer Lagos for everyone.
Thank you, and God bless Lagos State.
Dr. Ayo Ogunsan
Executive Secretary
Lagos State Security Trust Fund
