Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has stressed the need for serious attention to sustain and improve the tempo of internal security operations across the state.

Mr Sanwo-Olu spoke during the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Logistics Command 2023 Annual 10km Walk/Jog Exercise held at Ikeja on Saturday in Lagos.

The governor, represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Special Duties, Gbenga Oyerinde, said all hands must be on deck to boost security in the country.

He said the government would remain resolute in dealing with any threat confronting the country.

He added that the exercise was to keep NAF personnel physically fit, healthy and mentally prepared for military duties and deployment toward confronting the security challenges of the country.

“As military personnel, it is important to remain physically fit to carry out your constitutional task as the defender of our nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by encouraging the spirit of sportsmanship.

“This is basically the essence of the 10km exercise and other sports activities designed for your fitness by the NAF Headquarters, implemented by your various commands,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.

The governor stressed that as professional men and women in arms, their role was critical to attaining their constitutional responsibility imperative to national security.

Mr Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State government would continue to cooperate with security agencies and the NAF, in particular in their functions towards national security. 

(NAN)