The security and protection of lives and property will take centre stage in Agege on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as senior government officials, security agencies, community leaders and private-sector stakeholders converge to discuss practical measures for strengthening safety and security in one of Lagos State’s densely populated and commercially active communities.
The Agege Security Summit, scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Agege Local Government Hall, will bring together prominent stakeholders with strong ties to the community, including the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Olaiwiola Tijani; and ACP Saheed Egbeyemi.
Other notable speakers expected at the summit include former Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA, Hon. J.S. Babatunde; real estate investor, Abdullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa; Summit Convener, Abdullahi Anikulapo; and the Chief Host and Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Hon. Vinod Obasa.
The summit is designed as a community-focused platform for stakeholders to examine security, safety and sustainable development challenges while developing practical strategies to improve security at the grassroots.
Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening collaboration among government institutions, security agencies, businesses and residents, with particular attention to inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing, community participation and proactive crime-prevention measures.
Stakeholders are also expected to examine the role of sustainable financing in modern security management, including support for crime prevention, intelligence gathering, operational logistics, public awareness and rapid response.
The organisers said the summit would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to move beyond discussions and explore practical pathways towards building a safer and more sustainably developed Agege.
They further emphasised the importance of stronger partnerships between government, security agencies, community leaders, businesses and residents in addressing emerging security challenges and improving the overall safety of the community.
The Agege Security Summit is expected to serve as a platform for renewed stakeholder engagement and collective action towards strengthening security and protecting lives and property across the community.
