Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola has contributed the sum of N1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF).
Gatekeepers News reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu acknowledged and received it from Otedola who was represented by his daughter Tolani on Wednesday.
This further cemented the synergy between the state’s public sector and private philanthropy.
The LSSTF, which has been a cornerstone in the provision of critical support to law enforcement agencies for nearly two decades, has benefited from Otedola’s consistent support, earning him the distinction of being the top individual contributor to the Fund.
Tolani, in her role at the event, underscored the LSSTF’s enduring contribution to the state’s security framework, and the Otedola family’s commitment to fostering a safe environment for all Lagosians.
While acknowledging the seamless and safe celebrations during the recent festive season, she highlighted the LSSTF’s role in ensuring peace and security, a feat that was possible due to the diligent efforts of the security services, underpinned by the support from the Fund.
Otedola, through his daughter, therefore, urged Lagosians, especially those within the corporate and affluent sectors, to reflect on the value of contributing to the Fund.
He posited that such collective action is pivotal for the sustenance of security and prosperity in the State.
The presence of the Governor at this event, to personally receive the pledge, signified the importance the state places on partnerships that enhance public welfare.
