LAGOS DEPUTY GOVERNOR URGES NEWLY TRAINED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE EXEMPLARY IN CONDUCT
... As LASG Holds Passing Out Parade For Over 5000 Security Personnel
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday, applauded over 5,000 newly trained Law Enforcement Officers of the State. He reiterated the present administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents and visitors, describing them as critical components of the State's socioeconomic development.
Speaking at the Y2024 Passing Out Parade (PoP) Ceremony of the Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI), held at the Training Ground, LASTMA Annex Office, Oshodi, he encouraged the newly trained officers to strengthen the state’s efforts in maintaining law and order by ensuring that Lagos remains a model city for safety and governance.
Dr. Hamzat, represented by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, commended the CEO of LETI, Mrs. Abiola Adeyinka and her team for their pivotal role in advancing the sixth pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda, which focuses on security and governance.
The Deputy Governor praised the Institute for its consistent delivery of proactive and essential training programmes aimed at enhancing the professionalism and conduct of law enforcement personnel.
“The continuous development and training programmes conducted by LETI have significantly impacted governance at the grassroots level”, Dr. Hamzat stated, noting that “Previous participants have demonstrated exemplary professionalism, earning the trust and respect of residents in their communities. I have no doubt that this new batch of graduates will uphold and exceed these standards.”
He highlighted Lagos State's position as the fifth-largest economy in Africa and a leader in public service excellence. He reaffirmed the present administration’s dedication to staff welfare and capacity building, noting that various opportunities exist for professional development within the Lagos State Public Service.
He urged the graduating officers to apply the skills and techniques acquired during their training to their respective roles, particularly as the State enters the “Ember” months, a period often characterised by heightened security challenges.
Dr. Hamzat further emphasised the importance of public support in achieving security objectives. “Government cannot do it alone. The cooperation and support of the public for our security strategies and initiatives have been encouraging,” he said.
In his remarks, the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, commended LETI for its professionalism, commitment, transparency and sustainability in training law enforcement officers and for not deviating from its established mandates, vision and mission.
He stated that the state government is particularly about equipping its workforce with the relevant skills needed to discharge their duties and as such will not assign officers to duties that they have not been appropriately trained for.
The Commissioner told the newly trained officers of the expectations of the State Government from them after the training, saying that they must henceforth be good ambassadors of the Institute and the State Government as a whole.
The Attorney-General announced that the recently signed Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute Law by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu shows the importance that the current administration attaches to law and orderliness, describing it as a good development for the Institute and the entire judicial sector of the State.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Head and CEO of the Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI), Mrs. Abiola Adeyinka, commended the officers for their dedication and emphasised the importance of professionalism and integrity in law enforcement.
"The integrity, dedication, and professionalism of our State Law Enforcement Officers are crucial in making Lagos one of the safest cities nationally and globally," she stated.
Mrs. Adeyinka, who noted the challenges that the officers will face as they step into their roles, urged them to uphold the rule of law and maintain clarity of vision. "As you undertake your duties, remember to maintain clarity of vision and moral courage. Uphold integrity and resist actions that could compromise your values or authority," she advised.
Mrs. Adeyinka thanked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for approving the current site as the official administrative office for the Institute and Training Centre for State Law Enforcement Officers. She, however, appealed for further support to facilitate the construction of the permanent building.
The ceremony, which marked the successful completion of a six-week intensive training programme, saw the graduation of 5,803 participants from key Agencies, including the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Central Business District (CBD), and Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corp (LNSC).
Representatives of the five law enforcement agencies trained by LETI attested to the importance of the training and skills made available to them during the training period by the Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute. They affirmed that the training exercise would further enhance the discharge of their duties as they have been exposed to emotional intelligence, professionalism and the use of force; these, they said, have aided them in carrying out their duties diligently without chaos.
The event was attended by senior government officials, law enforcement leaders, and community stakeholders, all of whom celebrated the achievements of the graduating participants and the vital role they play in maintaining peace and order in Lagos State.
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