Lagos State government has assured the people of the state that the security of their lives and property will always receive top priority in the state.
The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner For Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde.
Ayorinde said the government’s pledge was a testimony to the fact that the state governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, is committed to growing the economy of the state.
“Security, being one of the tripods upon which the administration of His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode is built, will continue to be given top priority to ensure the safety of lives and property, as well as to grow the economy of the state,” he said.
In the spirit of the yuletide season, the commissioner said the state government has donated trailer-loads of Lake Rice each to the Nigerian Armed Forces and the police, as well as other security agencies in the state.
He said the latest donation was part of the token to appreciate law enforcement agencies for their commitment and sacrifice to ensuring the security of lives and property of residents in the state.
According to Ayorinde, there are 600 full bags of rice in each of the trucks donated to the security agencies.
“The latest gesture by the state government to security agencies for the festive celebration is a continuation of the token to appreciate them for their efforts at maintaining law and order in the state. Lagos is indeed blessed with dedicated security personnel.
“Despite all that has been done in the past and is still being done to assist security agencies – such as provision of critical logistics, allowances, insurance benefits, among others, the onus is on government to continue to utilise every opportunity to appreciate and motivate them to continue to put in their very best,” he said.
The commissioner also recalled that Governor Ambode had equally donated N25million to the Nigerian Legion while launching the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem.
He said the governor had also donated a trailer-load of rice on December 20 to aid the welfare of the families of fallen heroes.
