CDS VISITS SANWO-OLU, OBA OF LAGOS .... Says Lagos State Must Be Safe

 Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa and Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State

"Lagos is critical to the nation's economy and a true reflection of Nigeria." CDS Musa.

.... Commends Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, 

.... Seeks the support of Lagos State government towards building the proposed Invictus Centre to cater for the recovery process of wounded, injured and traumatised serving military personnel and veterans. 

 

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has applauded the Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for all he is doing to improve life in Lagos state.

General Musa stated this while on a courtesy call to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State House, Alausa on Monday, 13 May 2024. 

The CDS also paid a courtesy call to the Oda of Lagos, Chief Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu.

The visit by the Chief of Defense Staff is part of his operational tour of military formations and to consult with critical stakeholders to seek solutions to the country's insecurity. 

In his remarks at the Government House, the CDS, while applauding the state Governor, stressed that Lagos is critical to the nation's economy and a true reflection of Nigeria. He thanked the Governor for hosting Prince Harry and wife, Princess Meghan who were in the country on a visit.

CDS Christopher Musa noted that, in consideration of the world attention to the visit of the royalty to Nigeria, it became imperative to invite the duo. He further commended the improved security in Lagos State and thanked Mr Sanwo-Olu for allocating about fifty hecters of land to the Nigeria Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Oshodi, Lagos to improve agriculture. 

During the visit, General Musa also seized the opportunity to brief the Lagos State Governor on his intention to ensure capacity of members of the AFN by venturing into large scale agricultural practice, which he said it will certainly improve human life. 

He added that this is in line with his philosophy concept, which is people centred while also, pledging that the AFN will remain fair and committed to all Nigerians. 

The CDS, at the Government House, further sought the support of Lagos State government towards building the proposed Invictus Centre to cater for the recovery process of wounded, injured and traumatised serving military personnel and veterans. 

He thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for his remarkable achievements in Lagos. 

The Governor, in his response to the Chief of Defense Staff, commended the military for its steadfastness, saying; "we have witnessed a sharp decline in criminal attacks". 

Sanwo-Olu thanked the CDS for working tirelessly for the good of Nigeria and Nigerians saying that, the leadership  concept of the CDS is also in line with the philosophy of Lagos State. 

"Since the appointment of General Musa as the CDS, the nation has been experiencing peace and a commendable decline in criminal activities." The Governor stated. 

Sanwo-Olu showed appreciation to all military formations and other security agencies in Lagos for their commitment to ensuring safety of lives and property. He promised to offer direct support to the military in the state when the need arises. 

Speaking further, the Lagos State Governor revealed that security architecture is working in Lagos based on the initiatives of General Musa. He also commended the CDS' noble idea of inviting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Nigeria, adding that it will boost mental wellness of wounded soldiers.

He assured that the Lagos state government will support the development and construction of the Invictus Centre in Nigeria. 

While at the Palace of the Oba of Lagos, the Chief of Defence Staff thanked the the traditional ruler for his constant support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria and also, assured the Oba of the AFN resolves to secure Lagos. 

The Oba appreciated the CDS for finding time to visit him, saying that, "the commitment of CDS towards achieving security in Nigeria shows that there is hope." 

Chief Akiolu also thanked members of the military and other security Agencies for making Lagos the most peaceful state in Nigeria. 

The CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa was also at military formations in Lagos State for operational visit, where he charged personnel to redouble their efforts towards ridding the nation of insecurity. 

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defense Information, Defense Headquarters, Abuja.