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By Christopher Oji
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund( LSSTF) is partnering with an international organisation to look into security personnel health care in the state.
The Fund said In a megacity like Lagos where security personnel operate under intense pressure, long hours, and unpredictable conditions, the provision of modern medical support systems is not merely welfare-driven, but strategic.
Executive Secretary/CEO of”LSSTF , Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan,said the officers’ welfare is a cornerstone of effective security delivery.
Ogunsan who spoke when he received the international delegation of Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co. Ltd,during a visit at the LSSTF Headquarters, Ikeja, on Tuesday,said the welfare and health care of security personnel is paramount.
During the visit, the top executives of Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co. Ltd led by Regional Director for Africa, Jeff Zhang, signalled the intention to partner with the LSSTF to strengthen healthcare support for security personnel serving assiduously across Lagos. Members of the delegation include: the MD/CEO of May Care Hospitals, Ma AiMei among others.
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At the heart of their engagement is a growing recognition and shared understanding that the physical and mental fitness of security operatives is directly linked to their effectiveness in safeguarding lives and property.
Their discussions centred on proposed donation of critical medical equipment, instruments, and healthcare resources tailored to the needs of officers across multiple security agencies in the state.
Ogunsan commended the Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co. Ltd for its’ intended donation which will greatly support the healthcare needs and well-being of officers who are at the frontline of preserving safety and security in Lagos State.
He hailed their proposed intervention as a timely response that will strengthen human capital which is the most important factor of the security architecture.
Ogunsan highlighted that : “My leadership at the LSSTF has consistently maintained that security funding will not just be limited to operational vehicles, logistics and hardware but deep focus on human capital development. This is what drives operational success. This is why we are focused on constant training and retraining. This is why I am now advocating for the improved health and wellness of officers.
“This shift will bridge critical gaps in occupational healthcare for officers, and sustain operational readiness. This is why I am calling for donors and partnerships to uphold the wellbeing of officers. With access to quality healthcare infrastructure, our officers will be well equipped to do their jobs,” he concluded.
