L-R: External Relations Manager,
Lagos State Governor,
The Governor stated this at the State House, Marina, when he received 16 security operations vehicles donated to the
Speaking during the handing over of the security operations vehicles to LSSTF,
He said the presentation of the 16 vehicles was in fulfillment of the promise SNEPCo made to
He said: 'We are excited because this is another confirmation of collaboration, another promise kept and another public private partnership that is working for us in Lagos State.
'A couple of months back, even way before COVID-19, we had met at a dinner where we asked and solicited for support from our private sector operators in
'So this was a commitment that was made to us months back but we are indeed happy that despite the very difficult terrain all of us have gone through, they have been able to make it, together with their joint partners - NNPC,
'They are doing this because we as a government have shown consistent transparency in how we deal with them. We have shown that each time they support us, the support gets to the people and we get to use it for what the support is meant for.
Sanwo-Olu further assured the oil conglomerates that the State Government will continue to see them as development partners in the project of
'We have different roles to play but we will continue to collaborate.
'We can assure you that the men that continue to keep us save will get these vehicles. We will determine how they go round. But you can be assured that none of them will be kept in governor's residence. It will go to the people that truly require them and they will be used for the reason for which they were given.' Sanwo-Olu said.
Speaking on behalf of NNPC, the Group General Manager of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Mr. Bala Wunti, said the presentation of the operations vehicles is to support the unrelenting effort of
Wunti, who was represented by Mrs. Clementina Arubi, also commended
Some of the vehicles
'Today in line with our GMD's principles of Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence (TAPE), which are to be delivered in safe and secure environment, leveraging technology and innovation, we are very proud to handover 16 security operations vehicles to
In his remarks, the Managing Director of
His words: 'SNEPCo and indeed Shell Companies in
'In this instance, we recognise the need to support the government's efforts in keeping the state safe, just as we have continue to support the state in two other areas- education and health. This, to a large extent, aligns with our priority of safety, health and development of our people and communities where we operate.
'Therefore, the 16 units of security vehicles being presented to the state's security trust fund is to enhance policing and facilitate quick response time to distress calls which are considered to be critical to crime prevention.
Ojulari added that his company will continue to work with the state to seek other areas of collaboration and partnership.
Also speaking, the representative of one of the co-venture partners,
Other members of the executive at the event include the Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Mrs.
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