Ambode orders legionnaires to man security in schools

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday directed legionnaires to take charge of security in public schools in the state with a view to forestalling all forms of crime in schools.   Gov Ambode, who spoke while launching the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, said his administration remained […]

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday directed legionnaires to take charge of security in public schools in the state with a view to forestalling all forms of crime in schools. 

 Gov Ambode, who spoke while launching the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, said his administration remained committed to ensuring the safety of pupils across all schools in the state. 

Launching the emblem, the governor said the event had served as a reminder of the gallantry and sacrifice of men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces who had contributed in protecting the nation’s cherished sovereignty.  He said that it was important to remember them, especially for “paying the supreme price of keeping the country safe and secure in challenging periods, and for achieving unity at the expense of losing their lives.”

The governor urged Nigerians to always treat ex-servicemen with respect and donate generously in support of the Nigerian Legion. Ambode announced a donation of N25 million to the body, as well as a trailer- load of bags of Lake rice for the welfare of the families of fallen heroes.

 The chairman of the Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Legion, retired colonel Samuel Akanbi, commended Gov Ambode “for his efforts at rapidly transforming the state and fulfilling the promises made to the Legion.”