The Lead Trainer at the two-day LSSTF Multi-Agency Statewide Training Program for Security Operatives in Lagos, Dr. Wale Adeagbo, has challenged security operatives to sharpen their perception and think beyond surface-level threats, warning that modern insecurity often hides in plain sight.
Themed ‘Enhancing Professional Capacity, Ethical Standards and Inter-Agency Collaboration for Effective Security Operations’, the statewide training will impact over 1000 security operatives drawn from all agencies in Lagos and will run over a 10-month-long time frame. This statewide training is signalling a decisive shift from reactive policing to intelligence-driven, collaborative security management, and is coming at a critical time when evolving security threats demand not only tactical readiness but also ethical discipline, situational awareness, and seamless interagency cooperation.
In his opening speech at the Training Program, the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan indicated the need for the program. “We believe that investment in human capacity is just as critical as investment in security infrastructure. Well-trained, disciplined, and ethically grounded officers are the backbone of any effective security system. This training initiative is anchored on three critical pillars of Professional Capacity, Ethical Standards, and Inter-Agency Collaboration.”
To set the tone for the training proper, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan returned to the stage to emphasize his firm stance on discipline and accountability. “I have read files upon files from past Executive Secretaries. They have told me that security officers don’t listen during trainings,” he said pointedly. “I am going to personally submit names to your leaders if anyone is found not paying attention during these sessions.” With his remarks, Dr. Ogunsan signalled a results-driven approach, emphasizing that participation and attentiveness would be closely monitored.
The Lead Trainer, Dr. Wale Adeagbo, who is the Director, Security Risk Advisory, Consulting, and Education atHalogen Group, delivered a thought-provoking session that blended psychology, ethics, and operational strategy for participants drawn from multiple security agencies across the state.
Opening the specialized training with a visual assessment exercise, he demonstrated gaps in situational awareness among law enforcement officers. “There are actually 16 animals in the image, but the best officers only saw eight, while many others saw fewer,” he explained. “Insecurity is not always obvious. You must use your inner eyes. You cannot afford to see only eight when there are 16 threats.”
He urged participants to develop critical thinking and elevate their professional instincts. “You must discern beyond the obvious and lead within your space. You must be different after this training,” he said.
Beyond operational tactics, Adeagbo introduced a broader framework for personal effectiveness, highlighting four key resources – time, money, health, and knowledge – and how they intersect with core life responsibilities such as family, faith, and social relationships.On ethics, he outlined three guiding principles for public officers: “public service, respect and empathy, and courage,” stressing that public trust remains central to effective security. “Everyone in public safety relies on the consent of the public to work effectively,” he added.
The training, held from Wednesday 25th – Thursday 26th March 2026, forms part of a wider capacity-building initiative spearheaded by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. With participants drawn 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.
The opening ceremony 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.
As Lagos continues to grapple with the complexities of urban security, the LSSTF-led initiative represents a forward-thinking model that prioritizes professionalism, ethics, and unity across agencies. By fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, the programme is expected to significantly enhance the operational effectiveness of security personnel and reinforce public confidence in the state’s security framework.
With its scale, depth, and multi-agency inclusiveness, this statewide training for security operatives in Lagos State will redefine how security is managed in West Africa’s economic hub and Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, setting a benchmark for other states to emulate.