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- Representatives from various organisations also expressed support for the initiative
- Keshinro further urged the Scrap Dealers Association to regulate its members effectively and ensure strict compliance with regulations
Traditional rulers in Lagos State, alongside key stakeholders, have pledged their support to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in safeguarding Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI).
Eko Hot Blog reports that the commitment was made during a stakeholder engagement organised by the Lagos State Command of the Corps across Obalende, Lagos Island, Mainland, Somolu and Bariga.
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Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Baale of Orile Somolu, Muftau Akinpelu, described the initiative as a step in the right direction.
He assured that traditional institutions would collaborate with NSCDC divisions within their domains to strengthen operational support through government and other partners.
Representatives from various organisations also expressed support for the initiative.
Mrs Oke Bukola of the National Orientation Agency pledged increased public sensitisation on the protection of national assets, while the National Union of Road Transport Workers commended the Corps for its efforts in public awareness and engagement.
Similarly, the Scrap Dealer Employers’ Association, represented by Ibrahim Musa, called for collective action against vandalism, while pledging to collaborate with authorities to sanction erring members and rid the system of bad actors.
The Area Commander, Area I Command, Assistant Commandant of Corps Samuel Idoko, alongside divisional officers, engaged participants by addressing concerns and providing clarity on operational strategies.
Earlier, the Lagos State Commandant of NSCDC, Adedotun Keshinro, represented by Deputy Commandant Kolawole Agbetiloye, emphasised that the engagement, which ran from January 20 to March 31, was crucial in strengthening grassroots efforts to protect national assets.
He explained that the initiative was designed to bring campaigns against vandalism, illegal dredging, illegal mining and unlawful scrap dealings closer to communities.
Keshinro further urged the Scrap Dealers Association to regulate its members effectively and ensure strict compliance with regulations, warning that erring individuals must be disciplined or deregistered to protect the integrity of the group.
The engagement underscores the growing emphasis on community collaboration as a key strategy in tackling infrastructure vandalism and enhancing security across Lagos State.
