Sanwo-Olu: Lagos gives many Nigerians hope — we’ll ensure safety for all

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says his administration will stop at nothing to ensure that the state remains safe for all residents.

Sanwo-Olu’s statement comes amid the high rate of insecurity in different parts of the country.

Speaking at the third session of the 34th synod of the Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) on Monday, Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance that Lagos will be a state that everybody will be proud of.

The governor added that his administration will deliver on the six-pillar developmental agenda for “Greater Lagos”.

“Talking about security, we can say Lagos is relatively better but I sit on it and I know what we are doing and the things we need to do,” he said.

“We know we have issues to deal with as a country, and Lagos will certainly be leading that conversation because we know how critical this state is to the nation.

“This is the melting pot for our nation where anybody can come in with a lot of aspirations and do well. Lagos is a state that gives hope to a lot of Nigerians. Lagos is a state that gives hope to all of Nigeria. So, we cannot afford anything to happen here. I can assure you with every sense of commitment that we will stop at nothing to make sure that Lagos remains safe and secure.

“In this month of May, you will see extensive pronouncements in that regard. You will see extensive policies and far-reaching support that would be given out to all our security operatives so that it is not just a talk show and film show; it is something we are committed to and we will continue to make sure that our Lagos remains safe, secure, prosperous and a place where all of you would truly be proud of.”

Sanwo-Olu also highlighted some of the measures being taken by his administration to curb insecurity in the state.

“We will deal with the issue of motorcycles in a systematic order and to have a human face to it. We would provide credible alternatives,” he said.

“We cannot throw the baby and the water away. The alternatives would be properly fashioned out before the end of the month of May.”

He also appealed to citizens who have uncompleted or abandoned buildings to ensure such places are adequately secured to prevent them from being used as hideouts for criminals.