Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that he will lead 'A Walk of Peace' in December 2021, to herald harmony and healing of the state.
He noted that there is need for ensuring harmony following public debates on the unauthorized leak of the panel of enquiry report on #EndSARS, stating that it is only the sustenance of harmony that can guarantee the realisation of aspirations of all residents.
According to him, the State is currently faced with the hard choice of restoring harmony or doing itself a great harm. I appeal to Lagosians to reject those fueling anarchy and suspicion, clinging to unsubstantiated belief that carries no weight of verifiable evidence and choosing emotion over hard facts.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration is ready to facilitate better communication between youths and state's security machinery to resolve issues before they before they become intractable.
For the peace walk, he said that open invitations have been made to youths, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society groups, students and media as well as other stakeholders to join him in the peace walk.
"Let me reiterate that nobody will build this city for us. Let us show the world who we are. We are Lagosians. A people of great renown, driven by the irrepressible spirit of Lagos. It is a testimony to our strength and resilience as a people that, despite the huge losses incurred because of these terrible incidents, we have bounced back, with our economy as vibrant and virile as ever.
"I have no doubt whatsoever that our prospects are as bright as ever and the best lies ahead of Lagos State and Nigeria," he said.
On the mixed reactions following the release of the report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry, Governor Sanwo-Olu said that the White Paper will be issued later in the day as he had earlier promised to release it within two weeks.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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