BY: AYO AGBEOLUWAYE

Globacom has donated ₦1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), to strengthen security infrastructure across Nigeria’s commercial capital;Lagos state

The contribution stands among the most significant private-sector interventions from the telecommunications industry to the Fund in recent years and reinforces Globacom’s position as a responsible and patriotic corporate citizen.

The donation follows Globacom’s participation in the LSSTF-organised Private Sector Breakfast Meeting with CEOs, hosted by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, January 30, 2026.

While Expressing appreciation to the donor, the Executive Secretary Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayo Ogunsan, described Globacom’s gesture as a powerful demonstration of corporate citizenship and a strategic investment in the stability of Lagos State stressing that the LSSTF aims to bridge funding gaps in security infrastructure

According to Dr Ogunsan, the ₦1 billion donation will significantly enhance the Fund’s capacity to address critical priorities for 2026, including multipurpose security helicopters and drones, Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), water cannons, digital communication equipment and Smart CCTV systems.

Reacting to the development, a senior executive of Globacom Nigeria described the donation as an extension of the company’s long-standing belief in Nigeria’s future.
He maintained that the support for the LSSTF is about protecting the everyday dreams of millions of Lagosians while maintaining Globacom’s intervention remains consistent with its long-standing approach to social responsibility—practical, timely and aligned with national priorities.

By strengthening the LSSTF, Donors are investing directly in the conditions that enable commerce to thrive—safety, confidence and stability and With this support, the Fund is poised to scale its interventions further, reinforcing Lagos State’s position as the country’s safest and most vibrant commercial hub.