…Plan solidarity walk for Sanwo-Olu
Students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos Axis, have announced they would not be a part of the #EndBadGovernance protest planned by some Nigerians from August 1 to 10.
The student body in Lagos said they would rather have a “Solidarity Walk” to support and encourage the government of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who they said has been of great support to them.
The students said their solidarity walk would also hold from August 1 to 10 to drum for peace, especially to ensure that the ugly incident of #EndSARS” of 2020 does not repeat itself.
“In these trying times, it is crucial that we remember stability, peace, and constructive dialogue in achieving our collective goals”, said Alimi Idris, chairman, NANS, Lagos Axis, at a news conference at LASUCOM, Ikeja, on Tuesday.
According to the students drawn from all tertiary institutions in Lagos State, “We cannot afford to let the destructive events of the past, such as the #EndSARS protests, repeat themselves. Our priority is to defend and preserve the peace and prosperity of
Lagos. We urge all students to channel their energies into constructive dialogue.”
“Given the significant contributions and the progress we have witnessed in Lagos, we strongly state that we are not in support of any protest against the government of Lagos.
“We understand the frustrations and challenges faced by many, but we must also recognise the advancements and opportunities that have been provided to cushion the economic effect of the nation, and we hope other states can emulate the Lagos State government,” the students said.
This was also as Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, Tuesday, in Abuja, also warned about the planned protest, saying the police would respond appropriately to forestall any possible breakdown of law and order in the country.
