See what happened when the NAF boss visited Governor Ambode (photos)
– The chief of air staff visited Lagos state governor, Akinwumni Ambode today
– Ambode called for collaboration on air surveillance against vandals
– He pledged continuous support to security agencies
The Lagos state government has revealed plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) in mounting serious air surveillance on the waterways to nip all criminal activities in the bud.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode (right), being saluted by the chief of air staff, Air Marshal Saddiq Baba Abubakar (left) during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja on Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode disclosed this when the chief of air staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar, paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday, April 19.
Ambode said the move became imperative considering the recent approval for purchase of surveillance helicopters by President Muhammadu Buhari to the NAF.
“This particular administration is very sensitive to security issues and in the last eleven months, we have tried as much as possible to put security in the front burner of our tripod in running Lagos.
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“We believe strongly that security and development are twins. There is no way we can develop if there is no security and that is why we are laying more emphasis on protecting the lives and property in Lagos on the road, on our waterways and also in the air.
“I’m pleased to state that we have contributed some helicopters to the rapid response squad (RRS) of the Nigerian police. I like to also commend President Muhammadu Buhari for the recent approval given to the Nigeria Airforce to procure more helicopters and going by the fact that Lagos is the logistics base of the Airforce, we know we will benefit from that as well.
“But more importantly, we need you to collaborate with us in the area of air surveillance against those vandals on our waterways and also to assist us in complementing our efforts.
“The surest way to go for Lagos is for us to secure the people and let them live their lives more comfortably and we believe that your visitation here is an attestation to that new collaboration,” the governor said.
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Abubakar pledged the readiness of the NAF to continue to support Lagos government especially be deploring both air and ground assets to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure security of lives and property in Lagos.
See photos below:
Governor Ambode and the NAF boss
Both laughing even as they discuss issues bothering on the security of the state
Gover Akinwunmi Ambode, being presented with a magazine by the chief of air staff, Air Marshal Saddiq Baba Abubakar and director, public relations & information, Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa during the courtesy visit to the governor by the chief of sir staff, at the Lagos House, Ikeja
Governor Ambode in a group photograph with officers of the NAF
Meanwhile, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of has disclosed plans to sign a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the proposed 4th Mainland bridge before May 31.
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