Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents and visitors to the state that his administration will continue to strengthen security measures to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, during a security meeting with the state’s security chiefs at the State House, Marina, Lagos.
The governor said the state government would not relent in its efforts to prevent criminals from using Lagos as a base for their activities.
“We will not relent on our efforts to ensure that criminals don’t find a place for their evil activities in our state,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The meeting focused on security operations across the state and plans to further strengthen the security architecture ahead of increased activities expected during the end-of-year period.
According to the state government, security agencies briefed the governor on ongoing operations and measures being put in place to ensure adequate security as Lagos prepares for increased movement and public activities.
The meeting was attended by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai; Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja, Brigadier-General A.O. Owolabi; Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu; Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Ikeja, Air Commodore M.A. Imam; and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan.
Also present were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Ayinde; Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Hundeyin; and Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Lagos State, Lawal Pedro.
The security meeting comes as Lagos prepares to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to return to the country through Lagos on Tuesday, September 29, after a working vacation in Europe. Tinubu is expected to remain in Lagos for Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary on October 1.
The governor’s security meeting also comes against the backdrop of preparations for increased social, religious and cultural activities in Lagos during the coming months.
Political activities are also expected to intensify following the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 elections. INEC’s revised timetable provides that campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections commenced on August 19, while campaigns for governorship and State House of Assembly elections commenced on September 9, 2026.
Lagos Police Command and other security agencies are therefore expected to play a key role in maintaining public order as the state hosts major government, political, religious and cultural events.
The meeting is part of the state government’s broader effort to coordinate security agencies and prepare for the anticipated increase in human and vehicular movement associated with the festive season and other major activities.
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