Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Police
Command to beef up the security of lives and property across the State.
The Telecoms Operator, yesterday (June 19th) joined the
Lagos State Police Command to commission an ultra-modern Police Post in
Lekki, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos.
Aside renovating the police post, Airtel also donated a
20KVA Generator and a brand new Patrol Sports Utility Vehicle as
empowerment tools to aid effective policing in the area.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Abubakar Manko
mni who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police,
Administration, Felix G. Ogundeji, unveiled the plaque with support from
the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria,
Segun Ogunsanya, top officers of the Lagos Police Command and Residents
Association of Lekki.
Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, noted that the
initiative is in keeping with the company’s tradition of impacting
positively the communities where it operates its business.
Ogunsanya said, “As a telecommunications company, we play a
key role in building and sustaining relationships. We connect people to
their loved ones just as we make business deals happen. We also
understand that humans can only share love and close business deals in a
peaceful and orderly environment.
The CEO also reiterated the company’s commitment to
strengthening the partnership with the Nigerian Police Force. According
to him, Airtel Nigeria “has in the past done quite a lot to support the
Nigerian Police. At present, we also have quite a few projects with the
Nigerian Police. And since policing is an on-going concern, we will
continue to partner with the Nigerian Police to protect lives and
property in Lagos and the entire country.”
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