Sanwo-Olu appoints Ayodele Ogunsan as new LSSTF Executive Secretary

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, a seasoned security expert, as the new Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF).

The appointment, announced in a circular issued and signed by the Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, on Friday, takes immediate effect.

According to the circular, Ogunsan’s appointment aligns with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to strengthening the state’s security architecture and enhancing its capacity to safeguard lives and property.

Sanwo-Olu expressed appreciation to the outgoing Executive Secretary, Dr Abdurrazaq Balogun, for his dedication and valuable contributions to the growth of the LSSTF.

“Mr Governor uses this medium to extend his sincere appreciation to Hon. Dr Abdurrazaq Balogun, the erstwhile Executive Secretary, for his formidable and invaluable contributions to the development and achievements of the Security Trust Fund, while wishing him success in his future endeavours,” Agoro stated.

In a related development, Sanwo-Olu also constituted a new Governing Council for the Lagos State University (LASU), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to raising the standards of academic excellence in the state-owned institution.

The new LASU Governing Council will be chaired by Mr Babatunde Ogala (SAN), with the following members appointed to serve: Mr Oluseyi Badmus, Mr Bode Makanjuola, Mrs Mojisola Tolagbe Taiwo, Prof. Shaffudeen Amuwo, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti, Ms Kofo Durosimi-Etti, Dr Farouk Gumel, Mrs Adenike Akanbi, Mr Biodun Hundeyin and Dr Remi Desalu.

The Head of Service noted that the constitution of the council reflects Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision to ensure sound governance, accountability, and innovation in the administration of tertiary education in Lagos State.