Abesan Estate to Host Security Summit Amid Rising Insecurity

SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu DPO, IPAJA Police Divisional Headquarters 

Lagos, Nigeria - Abesan Development Group, in conjunction with Abesan Estate Residents' Association (AERA), has organized a security summit to address growing insecurity concerns within the estate. The event, themed "Security Challenge: A Menace to All," is scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at AMEN CENTRE, Abesan.

The summit aims to bring together government functionaries, security experts, and stakeholders to discuss and find solutions to the estate's security challenges. Recent incidents have sparked concerns among residents, prompting the need for collective action.

The panel of experts to discuss issues and proffer possible solutions include Chief Superintendent of Police Tokunbo Abaniwonda, SN Dauda Fatima of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mr. Odumosu from the Oodua Peoples Congress, Mr. Abiola Adebajo, a Lagos State official, Mr. Yomi Sodunke, a media consultant, and security expert Mr. Ajala Babatunde.

Elder Bisola Ogunyanwo, project coordinator and former AERA president, in a statement made available to Abesan News, expressed alarm over rising drug abuse, "one chance" vehicle operations, and lack of monitoring within the estate.

AERA President, Elder Michael Kehinde in a separate statement emphasized the need for urgent security reform and infrastructural support, estimating a funding goal of N500 million to restore safety and peace.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is expected as a special guest of honor, with Honorable Princess Olabisi Adebajo as chief host and Alhaji Yisa Yusuf (YY) as Chairman of the Day.

All residents, sector chairmen, CDA chairmen, youths, business owners, and stakeholders are expected to attend.