The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced efforts to strengthen border security and migration management in Lagos with the donation of a 28-seater coaster bus and 60 raincoat jackets to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Lagos State Command.
The donation, presented on Tuesday, July 14, is aimed at improving the operational mobility and welfare of Immigration personnel as they intensify efforts to combat irregular migration and enhance security across the state.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, praised the Nigeria Immigration Service for its dedication to safeguarding Lagos through effective migration and border management.
He reaffirmed the Fund's commitment to supporting security agencies that play critical roles in protecting lives and property.
"Whoever is committed to keeping Lagos secure will always find a dependable partner in the Lagos State Security Trust Fund," Ogunsan said.
He noted that the intervention was made possible through the support of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Fund's donors, Board of Trustees, and Lagos residents who continue to invest in the state's security architecture.
Ogunsan also commended the Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, for her leadership and efforts in strengthening the Service nationwide.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Comptroller General, the Comptroller of Immigration, Lagos State Command, Comptroller Christopher Olu Onajinrin, described the donation as timely and strategic, saying it would significantly enhance the Command's operational effectiveness.
He thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Tayo Ayinde, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, and Dr. Ogunsan for their continued support.
Onajinrin assured Lagos residents that the donated vehicle and equipment would be deployed to improve migration management and border security operations across the state.
He also disclosed that the Command had recorded major operational successes in recent weeks.
According to him, 128 irregular migrants, including nationals of Cameroon, Chad, and Burkina Faso, were repatriated within the last two weeks as part of intensified enforcement against illegal migration.
He explained that repatriation exercises require significant logistical support, especially transportation, noting that the newly donated coaster bus would reduce operational costs, improve response time, and strengthen personnel deployment during enforcement activities.
The donation further underscores the Lagos State Government's commitment to strengthening the state's security architecture through strategic investments in agencies responsible for border control, lawful migration, and public safety. It also reflects the government's determination to equip security institutions with the tools needed to prevent security threats before they emerge.
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