The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has announced plans for an international exchange program on community policing with The Gambia.
General Manager of LNSA, Ifalade Oyekan, revealed this following a meeting with a delegation led by Mr. Omar Jawara, a security consultant and the son of the former President of The Gambia.
The meeting took place at the agency’s headquarters in Bolade Oshodi, Lagos.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Jawara expressed his satisfaction with the agency’s pioneering efforts in community policing in Africa.
He also commended the initiatives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in enhancing the safety and security of Lagos.
Jawara highlighted the similarities between The Gambia and Nigeria as West African countries and stressed the importance of fostering a conducive environment for mutually beneficial relations between the two nations.
“Nigeria and The Gambia will obviously be the better for it, if we collaborate,” Jawara was quoted to have said.
In his remarks, the GM, LNSA said, “This visit is a sign that our governor is doing something unique and commendable.
That is why even our brothers across borders can see and want us to exchange ideas and I can assure you that Mr Governor will graciously do anything to make Lagos the cynosure of all eyes as a safe home for residents and a secure haven for business and leisure visitors.”
Ifalade added that the exchange programme would benefit the two countries as they share experiences while assuring Lagosians of Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to a safer and more secure Lagos State.
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