The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has described road safety as a critical pillar of security in Lagos, stressing that effective traffic management and intelligence gathering are essential to safeguarding lives and protecting the state’s economic activities.
Speaking during a working visit to the Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ojodu, Dr. Ogunsan presented 100 raincoats to officers to enhance their welfare and operational efficiency during the rainy season.
He noted that in a bustling megacity like Lagos, where millions of commuters rely on the road network daily, a well-equipped and motivated FRSC is indispensable to the state’s broader security architecture.
“Every secure city begins with safe roads. Beyond regulating traffic and reducing crashes, the FRSC plays a vital role in emergency response, intelligence gathering, combating vehicle-related crimes and ensuring the uninterrupted movement of people and commerce. Supporting the Corps is therefore an investment in the security of Lagos,” he said.
Dr. Ogunsan commended the dedication and professionalism of the FRSC, describing the Corps as one of the state’s most reliable partners in public safety.
“I appreciate you and your entire team for your unwavering commitment to protecting the lives of road users in Lagos.
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund remains committed to supporting security agencies that continue to make meaningful contributions to public safety,” he added.
The LSSTF boss also disclosed that the Fund’s monthly inter-agency capacity-building programme would continue through December before resuming in January, reaffirming the government’s commitment to continuous training and professional development for security personnel.
He urged the FRSC to deepen intelligence sharing with other security agencies, noting that officers are strategically positioned to monitor activities across Lagos roads.
“You witness virtually every movement on our highways—the good, the bad and the ugly.
This places the FRSC in a unique position to support intelligence gathering.
We want to strengthen collaboration so that suspicious activities are quickly identified and shared. Our collective objective is to keep Lagos safe and deny criminal elements any operating space,” he stated.
Dr. Ogunsan further encouraged the Sector Command to submit its operational needs, assuring the Corps that the LSSTF would give prompt consideration to requests capable of enhancing operational effectiveness.
“I want to provide you with what you need, but I must also justify increased allocations to the Board and our donors.
Submit your priorities, and we will continue to support your operations,” he said.
Responding, the Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government and the LSSTF for their consistent support, which he said has significantly improved the Corps’ operational capacity.
“The support we have received from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund has greatly enhanced our operations.
Since I assumed office, we have benefited from operational vehicles, officer training and now these raincoats.
The impact has been remarkable, and even our national headquarters has acknowledged the positive difference these interventions have made,” he said.
Hamzat described the monthly LSSTF inter-agency training programme as transformative, noting that participating officers returned with improved professionalism and stronger collaboration with other security agencies.
He also highlighted the FRSC’s expanding role in supporting security operations beyond road traffic management.
“Road safety is closely connected to national security.
We regularly provide intelligence that has assisted the Police, the DSS and other security agencies in tracking stolen vehicles and criminal suspects.
Through joint operations, we have also uncovered fake vehicle registration plates and other security breaches.
With enhanced operational tools and stronger collaboration, we can contribute even more to securing Lagos,” he said.
The visit underscored the Lagos State Government’s commitment, through the LSSTF, to building an integrated security framework that prioritises inter-agency collaboration, operational preparedness and personnel welfare.
By strengthening institutions such as the FRSC, the government continues to reinforce public safety, improve emergency response and sustain Lagos’ reputation as Nigeria’s safest and most economically vibrant state.
