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Improved Operations: Lagos Prison Controller Visits LSSTF
A team from the Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos Command, led by Controller of Corrections, BR Freedman, has paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund’s office.
A statement by the Fund’s media team, made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), noted that Mr. Freedman, who recently took over as the Controller of the Lagos State Command deemed it necessary to pay a visit to the Fund as part of his familiarization tour to key security stakeholders in the State for synergy towards the operation of an efficient Justice System.
The visit was also an opportunity to intimate the Fund on the operations of the Correctional service, its challenges as well as to table the request for more logistics and equipment for safer custody such as Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), Communication Jammers, Scanner, Electric Fencing, etc. to improve its operations. Controller Freedman also pledged to do his best to ensure that the security of the Correctional centres in the State is beefed up to avert any untoward event.
At the meeting, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Fund Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun briefed the team on the mandate of the Fund as well as its activities, noting that the Fund solely relies on voluntary donations to meet its mandate, and there has been a short fall in donations that has hindered the Fund from providing as much interventions for the security agencies as required.
Dr. Balogun also spoke on some concerns of citizens about the operations of the Correctional centres, bothering on the preparedness of the facilities and operatives to respond to unrest within the facilities and externally, including the congestion in the facilities, particularly with the incidence at the Kuje Correctional centre, which he believes should make the authorities deploy more resources to correctional facilities especially in Lagos. The ES of suggested that the Service should consider the possibility of relocating the Correctional centres to create more room for inmates, the establishment of court rooms closer to major correctional centres or virtually to reduce the risk/cost related to logistics and transportation of inmates to the courts in far locations.
The CEO of the Fund mentioned that the Fund had supported the correctional service in the pasted with patrol vehicles, high capacity buses for conveying inmates, etc. and assured the agency of the LSSTF’s continuous intervention as much as possible while also asking that the Controller to use his good offices to encourage notable organizations and people in his network to make donations to the Fund for the benefit of security agencies in the State towards the improvement of security for all.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it would never be intimidated, distracted, or silenced in its push to realize a better Nigeria.
Spokesman of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said this in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling, which affirmed David Mark’s leadership of the party.
Abdullahi said the judgment has affirmed that the Mark and Rauf Aregbesola leadership of the party is legitimate.
Abdullahi said: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) congratulates all our members and leaders across the country on today’s Supreme Court ruling which affirmed the leadership of our party under Senator David Mark as National Chairman, and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary.
“Today’s decision is a clear affirmation that our party, its structures, and its leadership under our National Chairman, Senator Mark, and our National Secretary, Ogbeni Aregbesola, are legitimate.
“We commend the five-man panel of the Supreme Court, whose unanimous judgment has today done great credit to the judiciary in our country and our political system.
“However, while we welcome this judgment, we do not mistake it for the end of the struggle. The events leading up to this moment have exposed a troubling pattern of interference, bad faith, and attempts to weaken opposition voices in Nigeria.
“Let it be clearly stated: the ADC will not be intimidated, distracted, or silenced. We remain resolute in our mission to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative.
“We therefore urge all our members, supporters, and democratic stakeholders across the country to remain vigilant.”
The campaign team of Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced that their leader, who is Governorship aspirant, has formally purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections in Lagos State.
The development was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday by Gbenga Ogunleye, spokesperson for the Jandor campaign organisation, marking a significant step in Adediran’s bid to contest for the state’s top office.
According to the statement, the move underscores Adediran’s commitment to due process and strict adherence to the party’s internal democratic procedures.
The governorship aspirant also reiterated his alignment with the party’s decision to adopt direct primaries for all elective positions, expressing optimism that the process would enhance grassroots participation, strengthen unity within the party, and promote inclusiveness in the emergence of candidates.
Jandor further reaffirmed his loyalty to the National Leader of the APC and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while also paying tribute to party leaders in Lagos State for their continued guidance and commitment to progressive ideals.
He also extended gratitude to members of the JAGABAN–JANDOR 2027 Movement, young Lagosians, and supporters who contributed financially towards the purchase of the nomination forms, commending their dedication and belief in his leadership capacity.
Jandor assured party members and residents of Lagos State that his governorship ambition is rooted in unity, inclusiveness, and a commitment to sustaining and advancing good governance under the APC platform.
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Samuel Ajose, has declared that the endorsement of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the next governor by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) will not stand.
GAC, regarded as the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, endorsed Hamzat, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, indicating an early alignment within the ruling party ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Speaking after the session, GAC leader, Tajudeen Olusi, said members unanimously agreed on Hamzat, expressing confidence in his ability to sustain and build on the state’s developmental progress.
Olusi explained that the meeting was convened to deliberate on the party’s forthcoming primaries and assess the governorship position ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking about the GAC adoption of Hamzat as Lagos APC consensus 2027 governorship candidate on Arise News on Tuesday, Ajose said that Sanwo-Olu and others are trying to force President Tinubu into making a decision.
“I don’t think our president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is giving in to what they are doing.
“What they are just trying to do is to coerce him into taking a decision, and I don’t think that decision will stand.”
