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-IGP Arase promises judicious use of equipment
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday commissioned series of projects in Lagos state on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari who cancelled his two-day official visit to the state reportedly for health reasons.
The president, through Osinbajo, commended Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the achievements recorded by his administration in one year adding that the state government had continued to maintain its leading role in delivering good governance to the people.
Osinbajo commissioning a project in Lagos
Speaking at the commissioning of the Lagos state Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) response unit in Cappa area of Oshodi, Osinbajo described the facility as not only the first of its kind in Nigeria, but one that would go a long way to improve response time during emergency situations.
“With this special rescue unit, it is evident that we have moved a notch higher. There is no question at all that this facility is a world class facility,” he said.
The unit, according to the government, boasts of an initial acquisition of 51 equipment including three Forklifts, one Crane, 13 trucks, 10 Paramedic Motorbikes, two Fire Trucks, Ambulances, among others.
Osinbajo also commissioned the Ago Palace way, Okota, describing the initiative of the government to build the road as a fantastic idea.
He said the road was important as it would promote trade and investment and enhance movement along that corridor.
The Ago Palace Way is a link road that connects about four local governments and provides alternative route for motorists trying to access Festac, Mile 2 and Apapa areas of the state.
While handing over security equipment purchased by the government to the tune of N1.85 billion at the Tafawa Balewa square, Osinbajo said that it was a testament to the premium the administration of Governor Ambode had placed on safety of lives and the property of its citizenry.
Equipment commissioned include 140 brand new Ford ranger pick-ups and 335 power bikes fitted with communication gadgets, helmets, bullet proof vests and other kits.
“I have also seen already so much attention being paid to security and just earlier on we were at the LASEMA rescue operation unit which we just commissioned.
“Also here, we are about to commission several security equipment donated to the police and security agencies. In fact virtually all the security agencies including immigrations and customs and the NDLEA are to benefit from this latest gift of the Lagos state government.
“I must also say that I am impressed with the fact that the whole effort at security is an integrated one and so we have the light up Lagos being an important component of that whole effort. I want to say that the governor of this state deserves our commendation and all of the praise and support that he is getting.”
The vice president assured that the federal government would continue to support the state government to actualise several projects including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos-Kano and Lagos-Calabar rail projectss embedded in the 2016.
Ambode told his guest that the LASEMA response unit, aside from the initial goal to significantly bring down response time by responders, the state government is working tirelessly to roll out dispatch centres across key areas within the state with the goal of further reducing response times.
He added that the security vehicles and equipment would be distributed among the 107 police stations and 13 police area commands in the state and that all the security agencies would also be beneficiaries of the equipment.
“These items are critical facilities required to address security and emergency challenges peculiar to modern city States like ours. It is our expectation that all these efforts.
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“In addition, officers and men who demonstrate bravery, gallantry and high level commitment to duty are being acknowledged and appropriately rewarded,” he said.
Inspector-general of police, Solomon Arase, thanked the governor for his support and assured that they security bodies would put the equipment to optimal use
“When you (Ambode) gave us the first set of equipment, I did promise you that to whom much is given, much is expected and the officers and men of the command have worked tirelessly and assiduously to ensure that the crime rate in Lagos is within tolerable limit that will attract foreign direct investment and other investment in the State.
“I can’t thank you enough but I can also promise you today that we are not going to rest on our oars. We will continue to work and ensure that the peace and stability of Lagos state is guaranteed,” he said.
NAIJ.com had earlier reported that at a youth programme in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has promised to continue with creating opportunities for youths in the state.
Ambode made this promise through Husamat Akinbile-Yusuf, the state commissioner for youth and social development, at an event held by the Ambode Youth Initiative (AYI) to assess the governor’s performance in the last one year.
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