Lagos Speaker Hails Lagosians Over Peaceful Protest

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa, has described the peace experienced in the state amid a nationwide protest as commendable.

Obasa, who applauded the peaceful conduct of the protesters in Lagos, the South-West zone and significant parts of Nigeria, specifically praised citizens for listening to the voice of reason and wisdom.

The speaker, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, observed that the protesters mostly carried out their actions by the law, allowing residents to go about their activities in peace.

“Lagosians’ conduct since the nationwide protest began on Thursday is worthy of emulation. While many residents heeded the voice of reason and stayed away, those who decided to express their grievances publicly did so within the confines of the law.

“These grievances have been noted. I am convinced that the state and federal governments need to be more open about making Lagos and Nigeria better than we are currently witnessing.

“President Bola Tinubu is championing policies that ultimately move Nigeria to the level we all anticipate. In the meantime, he has taken steps to mitigate the challenge of food shortage, upon which the protest is hinged.

“In Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with the support of the House of Assembly under my speakership, has provided roadmaps for more developments aside from sustaining standards,”  Obasa said.

The Speaker noted that in addition to touching every part of the state, Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration has continued to implement strategies to reduce hunger, especially with the Sunday Markets, which offer a 25 percent discount on all major food items and will soon be revived.

“The state government has made further promises to continue extending the dividends of democracy to residents. The Medical Outreach programme, through which many enjoy free treatments, free delivery for pregnant women, and the slash in fares on government transportation facilities are some other actions the government is taking,” Obasa said.

He assured that the House would not only collaborate with the executive arm to ensure that residents keep enjoying the administration, but the legislative arm would continue to stand as one hope of the people of Lagos.