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Sanwo-Olu Calls for Unity and Highlights Reforms Amid Protests
In a recent statement on his X handle, the Governor of Lagos emphasized his commitment to the state’s well-being and prosperity, amid ongoing discussions about protests aimed at “bad government.”
While acknowledging the challenges Lagos faces, the Governor expressed concern that protests might undermine the progress made rather than address the root issues.
The Governor highlighted recent government efforts to improve the state’s economic situation, including President Tinubu’s new minimum wage law, student loan disbursements, and local government financial autonomy.
Additionally, initiatives such as the sale of crude oil to local refineries in Naira and the Presidential Initiative on CNG are aimed at addressing the foreign exchange crisis and attracting private investment.
The Governor also pointed to Lagos’ EKOCARES program, which includes measures like discount markets, reduced transport costs, and free medical care, as part of the state’s effort to cushion the effects of economic reforms.
Increased bursaries, scholarships, and free education for new elementary students are also part of the state’s commitment to its people.
Reflecting on the EndSARS protests of 2020, the Governor cautioned against allowing history to repeat itself, citing the destruction of valuable properties and the economic setbacks that followed.
He urged Lagosians to avoid economic destabilization and focus on unity, dialogue, and peaceful progress.
To facilitate safe and peaceful protests, designated locations such as Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park will be secured by the Police.
The Governor concluded by calling for a united effort to build a safe, secure, and prosperous Lagos.
Nigerian pastor and overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, addresses and reacts to the current happenings of the country regarding the kidnapping and the abductions.
The pastor urges the government on steps they can take to solve and help the people of the country. “The Nigerian government has a clear and urgent duty to protect these Middle Belt communities, who have carried the weight of violence for far too long.”
“Rather than play the ostrich and cover up clear terrorism as mere farmer-herder clashes, the Nigerian state has a responsibility to invade the camps of armed marauders who hide under the cloak of herdsmen of whatever ethnicity, and who invade defenceless communities and gleefully massacre unarmed men, women and children.”
US President Donald Trump criticizes the Nigeria government once again after the increase of insecurity over the past few days. The president stated that the government is failing to protect Christian communities from the attacks going on.
“Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace,” Trump said. “They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it. And we pay, you know, we give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar speaks out against the rising insecurity in the country. He urged the government to take action and claimed that it is not too late to declare a state of emergency.
He reacted after another news of abduction of students was announced on the 21st of November.
“How many more lives must be shattered before decisive action is taken? It is not too late for the government to finally declare a state of emergency on insecurity and confront this menace with the urgency it deserves.”
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