By Adaurie Constance
The Executive Secretary of Lagos State Security Trust Fund LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan on Monday reel out his achievements to marked 100 days since assumption of office.
National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP reports that Ogunsan was appointed into the office by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday 31 October 2025.
In a press briefing with selected security editors LSSTF at its headquarters in Alausa Ikeja, Dr. Ogunsan noted that 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.
This feat is done by mobilising resources from corporate organisations, public institutions, and well-meaning individuals to strengthen the security architecture of Lagos.
He disclosed his achievements so far, ‘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. 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.
He continued: ‘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. Furthermore, we extended our support to tertiary institutions across the State through the donation of security vehicles and equipment to improve campus safety.’
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.
The LSSTF boss, Dr. Ogunsan stated: ‘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.’
Ogunsan harped on financial and material support of Lagosians for LSSTF to achieve its goals. ‘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.’
‘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. 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.’
He concluded by expressing gratitude to Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the LSSTF Board of Trustees, corporate partners, security agencies, all the organisations and individuals that have made donations to the Fund within the last 100 days, and restated his commitment to best practices, ‘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.’
