A Day After The Storm In Lagos, Sanwo-Olu Sues For Peace

Hamilton Nwosa
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The early morning violent protests that brought economic and social activities to a halt in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, has attracted the attention of the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The Governor, in a state broadcast at the weekend, passionately appealed to aggrieved Lagosians to sheath their swords to embrace peace at this auspicious time democratic process.

He stated that his administration was not unaware of the difficulties they currently going through in order the naira notes.
The Governor stated that they cannot seek redress through violent protests.

He the people of Lagos State that the government is assiduously working on modalities that would help to cushion the effects the New banknotes saga.

Sanwo-Olu stated that in this regard, his administration would ensure that sharp practices by banks are curtail to it barest minimum, and that new naira notes are easily available for use.

He called on Lagosians to remain law abiding and go about their normal businesses as police officers would be deployed to strategic locations to maintain orderliness.

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