Lagos: The Lagos State Command and Control Centre has sought a strategic media partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to strengthen public information management in the state. The General Manager of the centre, Mr Femi Giwa, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to NAN’s Lagos Directorate on Wednesday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Giwa described NAN as Nigeria’s foremost national news platform, capable of amplifying the centre’s voice across the country. He emphasized the importance of accurate and timely information dissemination during emergencies to prevent rumours and ensure public calm. Giwa noted that the command centre serves as the nucleus of emergency response coordination in Lagos State, coordinating multi-agency responses and managing the state’s emergency toll-free lines, 767 and 112.
Giwa highlighted that the Command and Control Centre is the central hub where emergency response begins and ends in Lagos. He explained that the facility provides situational awareness through advanced communication infrastructure and that the partnership with NAN would help promote the emergency numbers and improve public awareness across communities. “We are partners in progress when it comes to public information management,” Giwa stated.
Earlier, the Managing Editor and Head of Lagos Editorial Operations, Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, said the agency had an extensive nationwide network. Omowole mentioned that NAN maintained district offices across the country, including hard-to-reach communities, ensuring nationwide coverage. She assured the delegation of the agency’s commitment to fair, balanced, and factual reporting, adding that NAN remained dedicated to amplifying credible voices and fostering beneficial institutional partnerships.