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The Lagos State Government has indicated plans to expand fire safety infrastructure across the state, following the addition of a new fire station as part of recently commissioned projects aimed at improving public safety and development.

According to a statement by the Lagos State government, the projects were unveiled during a two-day commissioning programme held from April 8 to April 9, 2026, under the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The exercise was carried out on behalf of Bola Ahmed Tinubu by Godswill Akpabio.

Among the key projects delivered is the Tolu School Complex located in Olodi Apapa, Ajegunle, in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area. The complex comprises 36 schools, a modern fire station, and a stadium with 19 mini football pitches.

The inclusion of a fire station within the facility reflects the government’s efforts to protect lives and property while also supporting community growth.

A multi-agency complex named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was also commissioned during the event. The facility is expected to strengthen collaboration among emergency responders and other public service institutions in the state.

Speaking at the event, the Controller-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, commended the government for its continued investment in safety infrastructure, noting that the new fire station will improve emergency response, especially in heavily populated areas.

“The additional fire station will significantly enhance emergency response coverage, particularly within densely populated communities,” Adeseye said.

Adeseye stated that with the addition of the Tolu Fire Station, the number of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) locations has increased to 25, making it the 11th fire station delivered by the current administration. He added that three more stations are at different stages of completion, with two already included in this year’s budget.

The development highlights the government’s continued focus on strengthening emergency services and building a safer, more resilient, and inclusive environment for residents across the state.

Lagos plans more fire stations as safety infrastructure expands

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has urged the Presidency and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to publicly clear the party’s National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of alleged links to terrorism.

The call was made in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s Kano State Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Karaye.

Karaye said the NNPP expects the Federal Government to promptly address what he described as “unverified accusations” against Kwankwaso.

“We are urging the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Office of the National Security Adviser to promptly issue a statement clearing the name of our National Leader, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from accusations of sponsoring terrorism,” he said.

The party described Kwankwaso as a patriotic Nigerian who has contributed to education and human capital development in the country.

“The NNPP reaffirms that our National Leader is a true patriot. His investments in education and human development speak for themselves,” Karaye stated.

He also warned against the politicisation of security matters, stressing that national security issues should not be used for political ends.

“We caution against the politicisation of national security matters and call on all patriotic Nigerians to condemn such actions,” he added.

The party further appealed to the United States not to act on what it described as unverified claims.

“A country like the United States should refrain from taking action based on unverified accusations and mere political tactics,” Karaye said.

According to him, it is publicly known that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had previously sought Kwankwaso’s membership, but he declined due to differences in political ideology and party manifestos.

The NNPP insisted that the Presidency and the NSA must act swiftly to prevent what it called national embarrassment.

“We call on the Presidency and the Office of the NSA to immediately issue a statement exonerating our National Leader from these allegations,” the statement concluded.

NNPP urges Presidency, NSA to clear Kwankwaso of terrorism allegations