The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has congratulated his Media Aide and security journalist, Mayor Oki O. Samson, on his recognition as a Police-Youth Advocate by the Lagos State Police Command. Oki Samson, President of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), received the honour on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during the Command’s commemoration of International Youth Day 2026 at the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Secretariat in Lagos.
The recognition came against the backdrop of growing concerns over youth vulnerability to political manipulation, digital misinformation, cultism and other forms of insecurity, with the Police using the occasion to deepen engagement between law enforcement and young Nigerians.
Reacting to the honour, Ogunsan commended Oki Samson for consistently deploying his media platform and professional experience to promote responsible security reporting, youth development and constructive engagement between security agencies and the public. He also thanked him for his invaluable contributions to the great work at LSSTF.
While congratulating him, Ogunsan described the recognition as a fitting acknowledgement of Samson’s commitment to using communication as an instrument for public safety and social development. “This recognition is well deserved because Oki has consistently demonstrated that the media can do much more than report security challenges; it can help build understanding, trust and stronger relationships between security institutions and the communities they serve,” Ogunsan said.
He further encouraged his Media Aide to see the honour not merely as a personal achievement but as a call to greater responsibility, particularly at a time when young Nigerians wield enormous influence through digital platforms. “As you receive this honour, I urge you to remain committed to the values that brought you this far. Continue to use your voice to educate, inspire and encourage our young people to choose peace, responsible citizenship and a better future,” Ogunsan added.
The Lagos Police Command’s International Youth Day programme also featured the launch of the National Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery and a Police-Youth Dialogue, with stakeholders drawn from the military, paramilitary agencies, youth organisations, transport unions, the media and community groups.
The event reinforced the emerging understanding that securing Nigeria’s future requires more than conventional policing. It demands sustained investment in young people, responsible journalism, digital citizenship and partnerships capable of building trust between citizens and security institutions.
Tor Ogunsan, the recognition of the security journalist represents both an honour and a responsibility. It also places greater expectations on the media to remain a credible bridge between security agencies and the Nigerian public.