Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Friday that the state government would continue to deepen its relationship with the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies for peace and security in the state.
Receiving the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Emmanuel Shobande, who paid him a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Ikeja, the Governor said: “We have watched very keenly our relationship and interactions with the Nigerian Air Force and we continue to see professionalism, competence and capability at the highest level.
“Indeed over the past couple of years, we have continued to see good relationship between the Lagos State Government and all security apparatus, especially the Nigeria military force – Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force – and of course at the Security Council of the state, they bring on board very useful suggestions and discussions, which complement what other security arms are deploying, including the Lagos State Police Command and other related security agencies.
“For us, we are happy with the relationship we currently have. Like you all know, security is everybody’s business. So, we cannot but continue to remain very vigilant and continue to ensure that resources both men and material are available and support that we can continue to render as a government, we will continue to make them available to all”.
Sanwo-Olu also assured Air Marshal Shobande of the continuous support of state government to the Nigerian Air Force in Lagos.
He said: “We wish you the very best in this additional career posting you have call to come and take over in Lagos. We are encouraged given your pedigree that you will do a good job here. We are looking forward to further deepening of understanding and relationship between ourself and yourself.
“We know that the Nigerian Air Force have men that are equipped with some of the best airmen we have around the world, best flying officers, who also understand and appreciate what it entails to keep the air territory of the country peaceful and safe”.
The Governor also commended the Logistics Command of Nigerian Air Force in Lagos for providing complementary citizens facilities like medical services, schools and recreational facilities for public use in the state.
He said the Logistics Command is one of the best commands the Nigerian Air Force possesses around the country, adding that “it has been a command that has throne men, officers and men that you know have been of impeccable standard to the Nigerian Air Force”.
Earlier, Air Marshal Shobande appreciated the Governor and the state government for the support to the Nigerian Air Force.
He also commended the relationship between the state government and the Nigerian Air Force, and assured Sanwo-Olu that they would work with other security agencies for security of lives and property in the state.
“In doing our job, we will continue to cooperate with other sister services – Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy and other security services in the state for security of lives and property in Lagos State”, he assured.
