Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for synergy among security agencies to make Lagos safer for residents and visitors.
Speaking, on Thursday, when the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lagos, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Umelo paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the role of the Nigerian Army in the security of lives and properties in the State.
Said he, “Lagos is peculiar and we have our own security needs. We are working with the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Police and other security agencies to continue to ensure that Lagos is safe and secure for investors, visitors and residents of the state.
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“The work is tough but we want to promise you that we will cooperate with you and support you like we supported your predecessor for you to be successful in your assignment as GOC of 81 Division of the Nigerian Army,” he said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, for the work he is doing in term of addressing security challenges in the country.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, while commending the immediate past GOC of 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Johnson Olu Irefin, described him as a worthy ambassador of the Nigerian Army, who did his best during his assignment in Lagos.
The governor who commended Major General Irefin’s role in the Lagos State Security Council, said the former GOC during his tenure proved to be a true officer and gentleman, adding that he was responsive to issues of security in Lagos State.
In his remark, Gen. Umelo promised more support to aid the security of lives and properties of Lagosians, noting that Lagos State and Nigerian Army are partners in progress.
He also commended the governor for his support and assistance to the military in Lagos State.
Gen. Umelo said the courtesy visit was necessary for him to be able to introduce and familiarise himself with Governor Sanwo-Olu.
Gen. Umelo took over from Gen. Irefin, who was redeployed to 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, as the General Officer Commanding, last month.
Osun, Anambra States factors
The focus, after the final outcome of the elections would now shift to the next staggered elections coming up in Anambra and Osun States in 2021 and 2022 respectively. In Anambra State, the battle would be a triangular one to be fought by the incumbent APGA and two strong opposition parties, APC and PDP.
The sitting APGA would, therefore, need a stronger political muscle to ward off their aggression. And the target would be 2023 just like the factors under consideration for the coming Edo and Ondo polls.
2023 presidency
The pundits are of the view that if the current situation subsists till 2023, APC is likely to have an upper hand going by the pattern of voting in the country. The states under the control of the APC majorly in the North can boast of heavy votes going by the past experiences.
It is on record that states like Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi always post average of two million votes each against some southern states some of which could not muster beyond a million votes or less.
What is clear, however, is that both Edo and Ondo elections are crucial for the leading contenders -APC and PDP.
