Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given directive to lower all the Nigeria flags in all government establishments for 3-days.
This is as he also suspended all the state activities for 3-days.
His decision came at a moment when Nigerians are mourning the death of #ENDSARS protesters allegedly killed by the Nigerian soldiers.
His words:
In sensitivity with the mood of the nation at this time, I have directed the following:
- The immediate suspension of all State activities for 3-days except those connected with governance of security in the State and the management of the current issue.
- The lowering of the flags in all government establishments for 3-days.
- The constitution of a 5-man Fact-Finding Committee into the Rules of Engagement ordered & adopted by the Nigerian Army to be headed by a retired military officer not less than the rank of a General.
See his tweets below:
This is with a view to taking this up with the high command of the Nigerian Army and seek the intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief to unravel the sequence of events that happened yesterday.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
The leadership of our Ministry of Health led by the Honourable Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi worked through the night with different hospitals in Lekki and environ to monitor and provide support for the injured protesters.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
In sensitivity with the mood of the nation at this time, I have directed the following:
1. The immediate suspension of all State activities for 3-days except those connected with governance of security in the State and the management of the current issue.— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
2. The lowering of the flags in all government establishments for 3-days.
3. The constitution of a 5-man Fact-Finding Committee into the Rules of Engagement ordered & adopted by the Nigerian Army to be headed by a retired military officer not less than the rank of a General— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
There are no excuses for the unfortunate incident that took place last night, and as the Governor, I apologize for every action & inaction.
I would like you to know that I am for you, I am with you, & I understand that indeed you’re not happy with the turn of events last night.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
We want to plead with parents, we want to appeal to guardians, I want to appeal to our citizens, especially our youths. I feel the pain, and I want to say once again that as your Governor, I will continue to ensure that every life does matter.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
I want to once again, and passionately from the depth of my heart appeal to our teeming youths, to our protesters that you should please give peace a chance.
There have been several reported cases of arson, and of destruction of properties this morning.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
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