SANWO-OLU HAILS PEACEFUL PROTEST IN LAGOS, CALLS FOR NORMALCY

The Lagos State Government has watched closely today’s protest in some parts of the State and will like to put on record the peaceful conduct of Lagosians. This is the way it should be in our dear State, according to Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

We have also noticed the slowdown of business in some parts of the State, perhaps because of the fear that hooligans and architects of anarchy might force their evil design on us all and endanger our harmony. Thankfully, that did not happen. To a large extent, Lagosians have chosen to embrace peace and shun the path of destruction while expressing their views and constitutional right to protest.

The message of the protest – hunger in the land - has also been well noted. It is, however, important to reiterate the fact that the Federal Government is taking steps to reverse the situation. Besides opening the National Grains Reserve, the Federal Government has suspended import duties on food items – a measure that will, no doubt, ensure that the current food shortage is addressed and high prices are rolled back. We will work with all food distributors to ensure that our citizens enjoy the resultant price reductions.

On our part, as Mr. Governor has promised, the popular Sunday Markets will return with its 25% discount on all major food items. The Medical Outreach, which offered thousands of our people treatment free of any charge whatsoever, will also return. We are finalizing the logistics for its implementation. We will continue to ensure that all expectant women enjoy free delivery in our hospitals. The 25% slash in fares on all our transport facilities will continue. So will all the other measures we have put in place to relieve Lagosians of the burden of these times.

Considering all the Federal and State Governments have done, all lovers of peace will agree that it is time the protesters called off their action. Their voice has been heard – loud and clear.

It is also important to put on record the professional conduct of all our security agencies – the Lagos State Police Command, the Department of State Services, the Military, the Civil Defence, Neighbourhood Watch, Community leaders, Religious leaders, Resident Associations and others – who ensured that the peace we cherish was not compromised.

We will continue to engage all stakeholders to ensure that our State remains peaceful and a beacon of hope for all.

Lagosians are enjoined to go about their businesses without any fear. Security agents will continue to ensure that our State is safe and that businesses can operate without any harassment.

Gbenga Omotoso
HC, Information & Strategy

I knew in my heart..that the most educated and civilised tribe in Nigeria would never come out to protest unlike the uncivilised people from the north..

Because the same people from the west..know in their hearts that ....

Tinubu intentions towards the development of Nigerian are honourable..

his views are national

and his goal are idealistic..

Protest mostly turn violence when hoodlums infiltrate the process.

Sanwo Olu is on the right path.

In a city as vibrant as Lagos, peaceful protests are a sign of maturity and civic responsibility. It's good to see our leaders encouraging dialogue and understanding. Let's hope this spirit of normalcy continues to thrive, and we all work together for a better Lagos.

It might take a while for normalcy to return, remember Nigerians are very hungry right now and that has not been addressed.

Pontius Pilate ti gba kamu.
Protest was always going to be peaceful if your useless urchins don't disturb the peaceful protesters.

But Sanwo-olu is free to release his thugs because protesters no send am