Lagos State Donates Patrol Vehicles to Tertiary Institutions, Advocates Culture-Driven Campus Security

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hon. Tolani Sule, alongside the Commissioner of Police, called for a transformative shift in campus security from hardware-focused measures to a more culture-driven approach, as the State donated patrol vehicles and equipment to tertiary institutions at the maiden Lagos Campus Security and Safety Summit 1.0 on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at the MRC Auditorium, LASUCOM, Ikeja

Speaking at the summit, themed “Strengthening Strategic Security Operations Towards Curbing Security Threats and Social Vices on Campus,” the Commissioner for Tetiary Education noted that the summit aimed to engage students directly in discussions surrounding safety and security, recognizing that safety is a collective responsibility.

“Campus security isn’t about gates, guards, or gadgets,” Hon. Sule articulated. “It is about culture, values, and foresight. We are here to speak directly with students to empower them in taking ownership of their environment.”

Further emphasizing the collaborative nature of the initiative, he outlined the State Government's commitment to involving students as partners in the mission to create safer campuses.

In his keynote address, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, announced that three patrol vehicles would be donated to key institutions: Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), and Lagos State University of Education (LASUED). Additional state-owned institutions are set to receive similar donations in the next phase.

Dr. Ogunsan remarked on the depth of safety, stating, “A safe campus is not simply one without crime, but one where students feel secure enough to dream and innovate.”

The Commissioner of Police reiterated the pressing security challenges facing educational institutions, including cultism, armed robbery, sexual harassment, drug abuse, examination malpractice, cybercrime, and student violence. He stressed the necessity for proactive planning, coordination, and the implementation of early detection systems as part of a comprehensive security strategy.

“Strengthening strategic security operations requires not only improved infrastructure but also crime prevention through environmental design, enhanced lighting, access control, and regular patrols,” he emphasized.

The summit, convened by the Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education through the office of the SSA to the Governor on Students Affairs, drew a diverse assembly of students, union representatives, security officers, and administrators from various institutions, including Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), College of Nursing in Igando, and the Federal College of Education (FCE) Akoka.

As the event drew to a close, participants collectively reaffirmed the importance of shared responsibility among students, staff, and security agencies. They agreed that sustainable campus safety is reliant not only on robust infrastructure and enforcement but also on discipline, ethical conduct, and active reporting of suspicious activities.

With this initiative, Lagos State aims to pioneer a comprehensive, community-driven approach to security in tertiary institutions, fostering environments where students can thrive both academically and socially.