Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced new steps to improve security and traffic monitoring in the state by using advanced technology and data-driven systems.
Speaking at the 18th Lagos State Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the deployment of drone technology to monitor waterways and densely populated areas.
“The EGIS component of our mapping and digitalization has almost been completed,” the governor said. “Lagos is now properly mapped, and drone technology will be deployed at appropriate levels to enhance area monitoring, crowd management, and traffic assessment effectively at various times. This will allow us to observe locations remotely and respond promptly.”
Sanwo-Olu revealed that nearly 500 high-definition cameras have been installed across different parts of Lagos, enabling the government to monitor around 350 streets through a 24-hour surveillance system at the command-and-control center. He added that another 200 cameras are being deployed in the next phase of the project.
The governor also disclosed plans to implement a digital identification system aimed at catching traffic offenders, with a full rollout scheduled for January.
“These initiatives are not carried out by the state government alone but through partnerships with private sector stakeholders,” Sanwo-Olu explained.
During the event, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, joined Sanwo-Olu to discuss their collaboration on enhancing police housing. Earlier in the day, both leaders attended the groundbreaking ceremony for 2,200 new police housing units at Ijeh Police Barracks, Obalende, Ikoyi.
Sanwo-Olu described this project as the “first level of intervention,” stressing the importance of improved welfare for security operatives to ensure better service delivery.
“These tech-driven solutions and partnerships underscore our commitment to building a safer, more efficient Lagos,” the governor concluded.
