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The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has emphasised that road safety is a critical pillar of public security, stressing that a secure Lagos depends on an efficient and well-supported road safety system.
According to him, beyond regulating traffic and reducing road crashes, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) plays a strategic role in strengthening national security by supporting emergency response operations, facilitating intelligence gathering, combating vehicle-related crimes, and ensuring the seamless movement of people, goods, and services across the state.
Dr. Ogunsan made the remarks during a working visit to the Lagos Sector Command of the FRSC in Ojodu, where he presented 100 raincoats to officers as part of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund’s continued efforts to enhance personnel welfare and improve operational efficiency during the rainy season.
Commending the commitment of the Corps to protecting lives on Lagos roads, the LSSTF boss described the FRSC as an indispensable partner within the state’s security architecture.
“Let me appreciate you and your entire team for your unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives of road users in Lagos. We value the work you do, and the Lagos State Security Trust Fund remains committed to supporting agencies that make meaningful contributions to public safety,” he said.
Dr. Ogunsan further disclosed that the Fund’s monthly inter-agency capacity-building programme would continue through December before resuming in January, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to strengthening the capacity and professionalism of security personnel across the state.
He also urged the FRSC to deepen intelligence-sharing and collaboration with other security agencies, noting that road safety officers occupy a strategic position to monitor movements across Lagos highways and identify suspicious activities.
“You see virtually every movement on our roads—the good, the bad and the ugly. That places the FRSC in a strategic position to support intelligence gathering. We want to work more closely with you to ensure that suspicious movements are promptly identified and shared because our collective goal is to keep Lagos safe and deny criminal elements any operating space,” he stated.
The LSSTF Chief Executive also encouraged the Sector Command to formally submit its operational needs, assuring the Corps that the Trust Fund would give prompt consideration to interventions capable of improving service delivery.
“I want to give you all you need, but I must also be able to justify increased allocations to the Board and our donors,” he added.
In his response, the Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government and the LSSTF for their sustained support, describing the interventions as instrumental in enhancing the Corps’ operational capacity.
“The support we have received from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund has significantly improved our operational capacity. Since I assumed office, we have benefited from operational vehicles, officer training and now these raincoats. The impact has been remarkable, and even our headquarters has recognised the difference these interventions have made,” he said.
Hamzat also described the monthly LSSTF inter-agency training programme as transformative, noting that participating officers returned with improved professionalism and stronger working relationships with sister security agencies.
Highlighting the Corps’ growing role in security operations beyond traffic management, the Sector Commander said the FRSC regularly provides intelligence that has assisted the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies in tracking stolen vehicles, apprehending criminal suspects, and uncovering cases involving fake vehicle registration plates and other security breaches.
“Road safety is closely linked to national security. With additional operational tools and stronger collaboration, we can contribute even more to securing Lagos,” he added.
The visit underscored the Lagos State Government’s commitment to building a comprehensive and integrated security framework through sustained investment in key institutions that protect public infrastructure, strengthen intelligence-led operations, and promote officer welfare.
By supporting agencies such as the FRSC, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund continues to reinforce collaboration, operational readiness, and public safety, while contributing to the preservation of Lagos’ reputation as one of Nigeria’s safest and most economically vibrant states.
