In a bold show of private-sector commitment to public safety, Mikano International Limited has handed over seven operational pickup vehicles to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), demonstrating the company’s strategic alignment with the state’s safety and development agenda.
At a brief presentation ceremony held at the company’s Victoria Island office, Mikano’s Chairman/CEO and founder, Mr. Mofid Karameh, formally handed the vehicles to the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan. The event brought together senior officials from both institutions and underscored the growing collaboration between the private sector and the Lagos State Government in addressing security challenges.
Mofid Karameh, whose organisation has evolved into one of Nigeria’s foremost industrial conglomerates with operations spanning power generation, steel fabrication, and automotive solutions, said the donation is their commitment towards supporting security institutions.
Karameh is one of the select CEOs who attended the recent LSSTF-organised Private Sector Breakfast Meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a meeting which sought to deepen corporate participation in improving security across Lagos. He was elated at the giant efforts that the Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is investing into security and safety which is transforming into prosperity for Lagos.
Karameh praised the Lagos State Government’s proactive engagement with private-sector leaders, stressing that effective security is essential for business growth, investment confidence, and the well-being of residents.
According to him, Mikano’s contribution reflects the company’s long-standing philosophy of strengthening the communities in which it operates.
Receiving the vehicles, Dr. Ogunsan commended Mikano for the impactful intervention and a proof of private sector participation in public solutions. He noted that operational vehicles remain one of the critical enablers of effective policing, rapid response, and streets surveillance.
He added that the LSSTF continues to rely on responsible corporate organisations to complement government efforts, especially as the state’s population and economic activities expand.
“This donation will shore up our capacity to support our various security agencies. It is proof that we do not only receive cash as donations, we also seek organizations that will give direct in-kind support to us. Mikano’s gesture today is a clear demonstration that securing Lagos is a collective responsibility,” Ogunsan stated.
The seven pickup vehicles, built for durability and high mobility, are expected to be deployed immediately to support patrol and emergency response across key locations in the state.
As Lagos consolidates its position as Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre and West Africa’s economic hub, contributions like today’s by Mikano will remain pivotal to fostering a safer environment for millions of residents and the businesses that power the state’s growth.