Lagos CP Lauds Airtel For Support to Command

(L-R): Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State, Alhaji Umar A. Manko, Mni 

and CEO and MD, Airtel Nigeria, Rajan Swaroop 

during the CP’s Visit to Airtel Nigeria…

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Umar A. Manko has commended Airtel Nigeria for partnering with the Lagos State Police Command to maintain peace and orderliness in the state.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Rajan Swaroop at the Airtel Headquarters in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, Manko thanked Airtel for its support and assistance to the Lagos State Police Force, saying the Command values its cordial relationship with the telecommunications operator.

“I value the relationship the Lagos State Police Command has with Airtel Nigeria. That is why I decided to make Airtel my first place of courtesy call. Indeed, this is a testimony to the shared relationship with Airtel and I want to thank them for their assistance, thus far,” he said.

He urged Airtel to render more help in terms of mobile telecommunications partnership, saying this will go a long way in assisting the police deal with crime and other vices plaguing the society.

In his response, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Rajan Swaroop described the courtesy visit as a confirmation of the cordial relationship Airtel enjoys with the Lagos State Police Command, saying that Airtel always looks for opportunities to impact positively on the society.

“I am sure you will agree with me that the art of policing is a collective responsibility. Airtel appreciates this fact that is why we proactively engage the Lagos State Police Command and we are always willing to collaborate with them to promote public good.

“In the past, we have done quite a lot to support the Nigerian Police. At present, we also have quite a few projects with the Nigerian Police. And since policing is an on-going concern, we will continue to partner with the police to protect lives and property in Lagos, he said.

The Lagos State Police Commissioner was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Operations, Vincent Brown and Police DPO, Ikoyi, Aisha Haruna.

The Human Resources Director, Airtel Nigeria, Jubril Saba and Head, Security, Airtel Nigeria, Gbemileke Oladeni joined Swaroop to welcome the delegation from the Lagos State Police Command.