The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, security, and welfare of residents through enhanced emergency response strategies and stronger intergovernmental relations.
The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Olugbenga Oyerinde, stated this on Wednesday at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Ikeja to mark the sixth anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
Mr. Oyerinde highlighted strategic milestones achieved in the past year, including the integration of the Nigerian Forest Security Service into the state’s security framework. He revealed that 100 personnel were recruited to bolster security along border communities, while allowances for existing security operatives were also doubled to improve morale.
To support frontline operations, the ministry distributed 320 security kits, including batons, torches, bulletproof vests, gloves, and raincoats. Additionally, two new fire stations were commissioned in Ijegun-Egba and Ijede, with ongoing construction in Kosofe, Yaba, Ikotun, and other locations.
To enhance firefighting capacity, industrial boreholes were installed at key fire stations in Alausa, Isolo, Ebute-Elefun, Ajegunle, and Ogombo.
Between January 2024 and March 2025, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded to 2,022 incidents. Its Pre-Hospital Care Unit treated 707 medical cases and rescued 4,847 accident victims.
The Commissioner also disclosed that a joint flood assessment was conducted in Isheri North and Agiliti II, where more than 5,000 residents were affected by water discharge from the Oyan Dam.
In the area of interagency collaboration, Oyerinde said the ministry maintained robust engagement with federal agencies, including NAPTIP, NDLEA, NOA, and the National Population Commission. A joint committee was also inaugurated with INEC to promote grassroots voter education ahead of local elections.
Youth-focused sensitisation campaigns on military recruitment and anti-human trafficking were widely attended, he added.
Despite significant progress, the Commissioner acknowledged infrastructural challenges at the Lagos State Command and Control Centre, including outdated power systems and inactive mobile CCTV units. He assured residents that restoration efforts are underway.
The Lagos State Safety Commission, he said, has reinforced regulatory compliance across over 421,000 sites, from construction zones to manufacturing plants and microfinance institutions. The state has also implemented the Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan and conducted widespread safety training in public spaces, markets, and event centres.
In security infrastructure, the Neighbourhood Safety Agency expanded its coverage through the construction of new command offices and procurement of operational vehicles, motorcycles, and patrol bicycles. Solar systems were installed across all 57 LGAs and LCDAs to ensure constant power at local security offices.
The agency also launched aerial surveillance and recruited more than 1,000 officers across specialized units such as marine patrol, forest rangers, crowd control, and emergency medical services.
While commending the government’s efforts, Oyerinde urged residents to support security initiatives and safeguard public infrastructure from vandalism.