The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on
Wednesday, acquired a donation of N1bn from famend philanthropist and
entrepreneur, Mr Femi Otedola, to assist the state’s safety structure
via the Lagos State Safety Belief Fund.
The governor acquired the donation within the firm of the
Chairman, LSSTF, Mr Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Govt Secretary/CEO of LSSTF,
Dr Abdurrazak Balogun, and different state officers and LSSTF Board of Administrators,
on the Lagos Home, Marina, based on an announcement on Wednesday.
Otedola, the Chairman of Geregu Energy Plc and son of the
Third Republic Governor of Lagos State, the late Sir Michael Otedola, was
represented on the occasion by his daughter, Olawunmi Otedola.
Whereas commending the enterprise mogul for the donation,
Sanwo-Olu mentioned the N1bn donation, which was the biggest particular person donation
into the Lagos State Safety Belief Fund, would go a great distance in making a
extra peaceable environment and conducive enterprise surroundings for financial
advantages for buyers and residents.
He mentioned, “On behalf of the Fund, the board chairman, Mr
Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Govt Secretary/CEO, Dr Abdurrazak Balogun, and
different board members, we specific our deep appreciation to Mr Femi Otedola. I
need different Nigerians to emulate him and even exceed his donation. The N1bn he
has donated is just not the restrict. There aren’t any limits, let others come and do extra.
“We name different well-meaning Lagosians and huge company
companies to assist the Lagos State Safety Belief Fund. The Fund is open to
different donors, and it’s a name and problem which Mr Otedola has set the tempo
for us to proceed to do the appropriate factor. We, as a authorities, have additionally
dedicated to supporting the Fund with 300 automobiles within the first quarter of this
yr and we’re working to understand that,” the governor added.
Talking on behalf of her father, Olawunmi recommended
Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State Safety Belief Fund for his or her arduous work in
holding Lagos State protected and suggested the Fund to proceed in its tradition of
transparency and considered use of assets.