LSSTF Board member and former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Agboola Oshodi Glover (retd) has urged security personnel in Lagos to adopt innovative thinking and heightened situational awareness as they confront evolving threats in the line of duty.
Agboola Oshodi Glover, who gave the welcome remarks at the opening day of the ongoing 2-day statewide training programme for security operatives organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund LSSTF in Lagos, said the initiative marks a significant shift in strengthening operational effectiveness across agencies.
“I want to welcome you to this training, and I know you will gain a lot,” he said, noting that while the LSSTF has traditionally supported security agencies with logistics, vehicles, and fuel, its growing focus on human capacity development represents a critical advancement.
“The LSSTF is an interventionist unit, we supply logistics, vehicles, fuel to all security agencies. We are doing a lot more now by actually training officers, which is the best that can happen to us. I know you will gain a lot and I wish you promotion after this event.”
He challenged participants to move beyond conventional approaches to law enforcement. “As law enforcement agencies, you have to think outside the box and be more aware of your environment.” he stated.
On a deeply personal note, Glover reflected on the risks associated with policing, urging officers to prioritise their safety. “Law enforcement is very dangerous, but try and get home. I got home, and I wish you the same,” he said, drawing applause from participants.
The training programme, which brings together operatives from multiple security agencies, is part of a broader initiative to enhance professionalism, ethics, and inter-agency collaboration in Lagos. The training programme will span 10 months to reach over 1000 security operatives across various agencies.
The opening ceremony which was held today, 25th March 2026, brought together personnel from a broad spectrum of security and law enforcement agencies. It also attracted an array of high-profile security leaders and stakeholders, including the Chairman of the LSSTF Board, Kehinde Durosinmi Etti as represented by Board Member, DIG Agboola Oshodi Glover (retd); the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan; the AIG of Zone 2 (Lagos and Ogun States), AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh; Commander, NA 9 Brigade and Coordinator of OP Mesa, Brig. Gen. Ayokunle Owolabi; Comptroller NIS Lagos Command, CIS C.O. Onajinrin; Comptroller NIS MMIA Command, CIS Christopher Uzoma; NSCDC Lagos Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro; NDLEA Lagos Command, DCN Akogun James; Lagos RRS Commander CSP Shola Jejeloye; CSO to the Gov. Sanwo-Olu, CSP Fagbemi Adekunle; and Marine Police representative CSP Lekan Faniyi, among others.
The 2-day statewide training draw participants from a broad spectrum of security and law enforcement agencies, such as the Nigerian Army (OP Mesa), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Taskforce, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Police Command, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Marine Police, NCCSALW, Supernumerary Police Command, and other specialised units, the training marks one of the most comprehensive multi-agency capacity-building efforts ever implemented in the nation’s history.