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p dir=”ltr”> Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged 1,800 law enforcement officers who completed the 2026 mandatory in-service training to uphold professionalism, integrity and accountability in discharging their duties.

p dir=”ltr”>Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Thursday at the 2026 Passing-Out Parade (POP) organised by the Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI) in Magodo, Lagos.

p dir=”ltr”>The governor, represented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), said effective law enforcement remained essential to good governance.

p dir=”ltr”>He said officers must earn public trust through responsible conduct, impartiality and service to the people.

p dir=”ltr”>“Law enforcement is not simply about exercising authority but about earning public trust through responsible conduct, impartiality, and service to the people,” he said.

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p dir=”ltr”>Sanwo-Olu urged the officers to uphold discipline and integrity, respect the rule of law, demonstrate professionalism and competence, respect the public, and remain accountable in service delivery.

p dir=”ltr”>He reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening institutions and systems that supported effective governance, public safety and orderly urban management.

p dir=”ltr”>“Our vision is to build a Lagos State where laws and regulations are respected, public spaces are managed responsibly, businesses can operate in an orderly environment, and residents can pursue their aspirations in peace and security,” he said.

p dir=”ltr”>The governor urged residents to cooperate with enforcement officers, noting that maintaining a safe and orderly society required collective effort.

p dir=”ltr”>He commended LETI’s management and instructors for developing a professional workforce, saying modern enforcement required knowledgeable, emotionally mature and technologically aware personnel.

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p dir=”ltr”>Sanwo-Olu stressed that public cooperation depended partly on officers treating citizens fairly, listening to their concerns and respecting their rights.

p dir=”ltr”>“The true value of today’s ceremony will be demonstrated in the conduct of these officers in the field,” he said.

p dir=”ltr”>Earlier, LETI Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Taiwo Bonnie, said the 1,800 officers successfully completed the institute’s 2026 mandatory in-service training programme.

p dir=”ltr”>She listed the participating agencies as the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), Community Development Board (CDB), Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) and Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).

p dir=”ltr”>Bonnie said the training covered law and enforcement, technology, self-development, teamwork, inter-agency collaboration, health and wellness, stress management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first-response skills, physical fitness and field exercises.

p dir=”ltr”>According to her, the programme reflected the state government’s commitment to continuous professional development and effective service delivery.

p dir=”ltr”>“The real test of this training begins outside the classroom,” she said.

p dir=”ltr”>She urged the officers to demonstrate courage, fairness, restraint and accountability while protecting citizens’ dignity.

p dir=”ltr”>Bonnie reaffirmed LETI’s commitment to building a modern, responsive and innovative institution capable of developing the human capacity required for effective law enforcement.

p dir=”ltr”>Meanwhile, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) and other stakeholders pledged continued support for LETI to strengthen the capacity, professionalism and efficiency of law enforcement officers in the state.

p dir=”ltr”>Mr Lewis Adebola, Director of Administration, LSSTF, said the fund remained committed to training law enforcement personnel and supporting initiatives aimed at improving their performance.

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p dir=”ltr”>Adebola commended LETI for sustaining its training programmes, noting that officers from federal security agencies also participated in some of its capacity-building exercises.

p dir=”ltr”>He said the institute trained 100 officers monthly from four security agencies, stressing the importance of continuous training and retraining in helping officers discharge their responsibilities effectively.

p dir=”ltr”>In his goodwill message, Mr Adio Moses commended LETI for its contributions to developing law enforcement personnel.

p dir=”ltr”>Moses emphasised the need to improve officers’ educational qualifications and professional development, saying further education could enhance their knowledge, career prospects and contributions to public service.

p dir=”ltr”>He said educational programmes, including certificate courses, had been introduced for local government personnel, while the state government had also adopted initiatives to improve the educational qualifications of its workforce.

p dir=”ltr”>Moses proposed extending similar opportunities to LETI personnel, urging the institute to consider long-term programmes that would enable its staff to acquire additional qualifications and advance their careers.

p dir=”ltr”>One of the graduating officers, Mr Adesanyo Olubayo, thanked the governor and LETI management for their support throughout the training.

p dir=”ltr”>Olubayo said the institute provided ambulance and other medical support to trainees during the programme.

p dir=”ltr”>“We promise to make all the trainings we have learnt to good use and for the betterment of Lagos State,” he said.