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Lagos Government Commends Peaceful Protests and Announces New Relief Measures
The Lagos State Government has praised the peaceful nature of recent protests across the State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighted that this is the ideal behaviour for Lagosians.
In a statement released by Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, it was noted that while business activity had slowed in some areas due to concerns about potential violence, the feared disruption did not materialize.
Lagosians demonstrated a commitment to peaceful protest while expressing their grievances about the widespread hunger.
The Federal Government’s response to the food crisis includes opening the National Grains Reserve and suspending import duties on food items, which is expected to help address food shortages and lower prices.
Additionally, the state government plans to reinstate Sunday Markets with a 25% discount on food items and continue its free medical outreach, which will provide no-cost treatment to thousands.
The 25% discount on transportation fares and other relief measures will also persist.
Given the actions taken by both Federal and State Governments, it is suggested that the protesters consider ending their demonstrations, as their concerns have been acknowledged.
The statement also commended the professionalism of security agencies, including the Lagos State Police Command, the Department of State Services, the Military, Civil Defence, and local organizations, for maintaining peace during this period.
Lagosians are encouraged to resume their activities with confidence, assured that security forces will ensure the safety of the State and the smooth operation of businesses.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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