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.

Joint efforts and collaboration by Baales and CDC committee in sensitizing residents and the good people of ibeju communities against participation in the anticipated nationwide protest will make the people of ibeju communities have a different views on the matter. These were the words of the Leader of the House of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Hon. Olayinka Mojéed Oluwafemi while addressing participants at Peace and Security meeting held at the ibeju palace on 27th July, 2024. Addressing the gathering at the event, the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Adewale Adebanjo Fasali implored all at the event not to take part in proposed protest. Speaking further, he cited the aftermath of the “End-Sars protest which left the country in a huge economy lost of properties and lives. Representive of Baale in Council in ibeju, Dr. Taiwo Adekunle, while speaking at the events appeal to the youths not to engage themselves in any protest to disrupt the peace and unity of ibeju communities and country at large. Present at the event are Ibeju Lekki Local Government Leader of the House, Secretary to the Local Government, Representative of Baale in Council, CDC Chairman, Representative of youths and others.

As parts of efforts to sensitize Stakeholders and general public against participating in the nation wide protest scheduled to hold on 1st August 2024, the Mayor of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Hon.(Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa implored participants at the event to shun the anticipated protest as widely speculated. In his remarks the Executive Chairman acknowledged all Stakeholders present at the event, he noted that the protest is targeted at the youth to instigate them to embark on revolution against the Government of the day. Although , he acknowledged the current economic challenges but appealed to the youths to give this administration more time for its policies to bring the needed relief to the populace. He further cited the efforts of president in solving a fundamental problem which has lingered for over twenty years by strategically approching the judiciary to restore Local Government Autonomy, where the third tier of government gets their allocation directly from the federal account for governance at the grassroot. Lastly he unveil efforts on the path of his administration to renovates all public schools within ibeju lekki communities, upgrade Welfare Packages of the Medical Personel to enhance good service delivery amongst several other packages in the pipeline. In conclusion, he emphasized the need to shun protest by all means and be patience with the ruling government. In attendance at the events are Executive Members of ibeju lekki local Government, Leader of the House and Legislative Members, Secretary to the Local Government, Supervisory Councillors, Appex Leader of the Party, Royal fathers, Market Leaders, Chairmen of Okada Transports Operators, Artisans, CAN representative, Imam, CDA and CDC chairmen and Youth Representative and others.

Stakeholders comprising Traditional rulers, Market women and Artisans, Civil Society groups, Youth bodies, Students, ethnic nationalities, Religious leaders and security agencies met today as they collectively issued a joint statement appealing to individuals to shun the planned nationwide protest of August 1 to 10 , 2024. Addressing the stakeholders, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa appeal to those planning the protest to shelve their plans and have confidence in the Federal Government as there are plans to cushion the impact of the economic challenges in the country Speaking further, Hon. Olowa noted that, since coming onboard in 2023, the administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu met several challenges and gradually , he is implementing policies and programmes that would soon bring succour and relief to the citizens. As regards the Local Government, the Executive Chairman highlighted some of the giant strides being accomplished by his administration in the areas of social services, education, environmental sustainability, health, works and infrastructure and so many more. Several speakers who spoke at the engagement dissociated themselves from the planned protest as they cheered the Council boss for his achievements and assured him of their readiness to engage members of their communities for peace and security of the entire local government.

In view of the anticipated Nation wide protest scheduled to hold on 1st August 2024, the Council Mayor of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, in an emergency meeting with stakeholders Comprising of representatives of Youths, Council of Baales, Market Leaders, Artisans, Civil Society groups, Artisans, Religious leaders, Students, Ethnic nationalities, Security agents and others, took a unanimous decision not to be lure by faceless agitators to destabilize the unity and peace of the nation. Stakeholders comprising Traditional rulers, Market women and Artisans, Civil Society groups, Youth bodies, Students, ethnic nationalities, Religious leaders and security agencies met today as they collectively issued a joint statement appealing to individuals not allow themselves to be recruited ahead of the planned Nationwide protest. Addressing the stakeholders, the Mayor of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, he reiterated the words the president, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appeal to those planning the protest, to shelve their plans and have confidence in the Federal Government as there are plans to cushion down the economic realities on ground. Speaking further, the helmsman noted that since the inception of his administration in 2023, the Federal Government led administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu encountered several challenges and is gradually implementing policies and programmes that would alleviates the hardship and sufferings in the country The Mayor highlighted some of the giant strides being accomplished by his administration in the areas of social services, Education, Environmental sustainability, Health, works and infrastructure and many more. Several speakers who spoke at the engagement dissociates themselves from the planned protest as they cheered the Mayor for his achievements and assured him that there would be adequate feedback to members of their constituents not to be used by faceless agitators with evil intentions.