As part of the ongoing efforts by the Mayor of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, to educate residents on the negative consequences of participating in the proposed protest on August 1, 2024, a sensitization campaign was held at the Eti-Okun Zone Stakeholders Engagement Meeting for Security and Peace.
Representing the Mayor, Hon. Olayinka Mojeed Oluwafemi, Leader of the House, emphasized the need to disregard the anticipated nationwide protest. He highlighted that his principal, along with authorities including Apex Leaders, Royal Fathers, Security Agents, Market Leaders, and others, had signed a communique agreeing that Ibeju-Lekki residents would not participate in any protest against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Adewale Adebanjo Fasali, also stressed the importance of avoiding the protest, citing the devastating effects of the 2020 protest, which resulted in destroyed buildings, vehicles, and properties worth millions of naira.
Attendees included the Leader of the House, legislative members, Supervisors, Royal Fathers, Market Leaders, Youth Representatives, and others.
