- Safiu Kehinde
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged continuous support and partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for security in the State.
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leading and providing necessary support for NAF, stressing that Lagos is important and strategic to the economic progress of Nigeria.
The Governor, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and his entourage at Lagos House, Marina, yesterday.
As quoted in the statement, Sanwo-Olu maintained that the state remains alive to its responsibility while commending NAF for always sending to Lagos, competent and capable officers that continue to exhibit professionalism at all levels.
“Lagos is alive to its responsibility. The Nigerian Air Force and the Lagos State Government have been in partnership for a long time.
“There are strategic installations and facilities that you have in Lagos, which we cannot but continue to make sure that we fully safeguard.
“We are happy with the level of relationship that we currently enjoy. We know that Lagos is important and strategic to the economic progress of our country. We will continue to lead and provide that support.” He said.
Speaking earlier, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for the purposeful transformation and strategic and visionary leadership he has been giving Lagos State.
Aneke said the Nigerian Air Force is open and ready to partner and collaborate with the Lagos State Government to strengthen security in the State and country at large.
He said: “The Nigerian Air Force and Lagos have a long-standing relationship. Lagos is one of our earliest and major Air Force bases, so we can’t just stroll in and stroll out without acknowledging the wonderful things you have been doing for us.
“On behalf of the Nigerian Air Force, officers and staff, I would like to say a very big thank you for the purposeful transformation and strategic leadership, the visionary leadership you have been giving Lagos State.
“Seeing is believing, and you can’t hide good things. It is clear with the infrastructure, the train services and all the major things you are doing for the state. Lagos State is the heartbeat of Nigeria.
“If it is not Lagos, it is nowhere. Lagos has a style, and you can’t beat Lagos. Lagos State and the Nigerian Air Force have had a wonderful, long-lasting relationship, and we believe that it is important for us to partner with you.”