Dotun O @greystrength

Dear Lagosians, Today, I stand before you deeply committed to the well-being and prosperity of our great state. Lagos has always been a beacon of hope and resilience, reflecting the brilliance and energy of our diverse cultures. For weeks, we’ve faced the prospect of protests aimed at ending what some call "bad government." While the intentions may be noble, some narratives suggesting it’s a means to change the government by non-constitutional means are troubling. Is a protest the catalyst for progress we need now? Will it ensure our challenges vanish in ten days? Will it lower food prices or inspire economic growth? I strongly believe it won’t. Instead, it could undo the modest gains we’ve made. Are there challenges? Yes. Is the government addressing them? Absolutely. Significant efforts are underway across many sectors to alleviate our people’s pain and pave the way to lasting prosperity. This week, President Tinubu signed a new minimum wage into law. Student loans are being disbursed to ease financial burdens, and local governments now have financial autonomy to enhance governance efficiency. The foreign exchange crisis is being creatively tackled. The sale of crude oil to local refineries in Naira will save $7.9 billion annually and strengthen our currency. The Presidential Initiative on CNG is also attracting private investments. We need patience for the benefits of these economic reforms to blossom. Protests can’t achieve in days what economic reforms can in weeks and months. Our nation, under President Tinubu’s courageous leadership, is on the right path. In Lagos, we launched EKOCARES to cushion the effects of economic reforms. From discount markets to reduced transport costs, and free medical care, we are committed to easing the burdens on our people. We’ve increased bursaries and scholarships for Lagos students, ensured free education for new elementary students, and our workers earn above the national minimum wage. We can do more, and we will. Reflecting on the tragic events of the EndSARS protest in 2020, it began peacefully but was later hijacked, resulting in immense destruction and loss. We will NOT allow history repeat itself. During the protests, we saw the destruction of valuable properties and institutions: Lagos High Court, 45 police stations, 12 Local Government offices, 7 Fire Stations, and the Forensic Centre, among others. The City Hall, Nigeria Ports Authority headquarters, and traditional rulers’ palaces were also destroyed. Malls, shops, offices, and hundreds of brand-new BRT buses were lost. Such devastation only sets us back economically and socially. Our goal is a peaceful and prosperous Lagos. We must avoid economic destabilization that can make us poorer. Let’s unite, embrace dialogue, and build a peaceful, prosperous Lagos. To ensure safe and peaceful expression, the Police have designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests. These locations will be secured to protect our citizens and prevent chaos. Let’s work together to build a Lagos that is safe, secure, and prosperous for all. Our strength lies in our unity, and our future depends on maintaining peace and stability. God bless Lagos State. God bless Nigeria.

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Has anyone else felt the need to go for a run this morning? 😅 🔋 Channeling that Elnenergy

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𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 was in the 91st minute 🤯 🔋 @ElNennY | #MUNARS

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Happy for the success & continued progress of our @wto DG bid. Very humbled to be declared the candidate with the largest, broadest support among members & most likely to attract consensus. We move on to the next step on Nov 9, despite hiccups. We're keeping the positivity going!

Just the tactfulness of removing the CCTV cameras and shutting down the ad screens, alone... 💔

Nigeria is a failed State #EndBadGoveranceInNigeria #EndSarsNow

I’m a BBC journalist in #lagos please reach out if you witnessed or have video of this evening’s shooting in #lekkitollgate at #EndSARS protests. Please follow and DM me. #lekki #Nigeria

Don't say anything just retweet aggressively. This is the face of the perpetrator of #Lekkitollgate #LekkiMassacre #LekkiProtest #Lekki FO OMATA as reported by DJ Switch, Lagos #blacktuesday #Lekkitollgate #Genocide #BuhariResignNow #Genocide #basedonwhat #EndSARS #unarmed

Government must make immediate arrests of ALL the officers involved in these shootings, otherwise this crisis will extend longer than imagined. It is obvious fear is out the window and the people aren’t looking to back down. You can’t just kill people just because you have guns.

.@JoeBiden on violence in Nigeria: “I urge President Buhari & the Nigerian military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria...The US must stand with Nigerians who are peacefully demonstrating for police reform & seeking an end to corruption in their democracy.”

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THESE ARE YOUR YOUR LEADERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KINDLY RETWEET TILL THEY SEE IT... @jidesanwoolu @MBuhari @AsiwajuTinubu #unarmed #basedonwhat #blacktuesday

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They wantes to use Lagos as an example to break the will of #EndSARS protesters across the country. But they have failed. They have only ended up rallying more voices. If you are in a state without a curfew imposed, come out today and show solidarity against #LekkiMassacre.

DJ Switch just said the name of the commander at ten Lekki Toll Gate is IFO OMATA.

More than 130,000 people from all over the world just watched peaceful #EndSARS protesters use local gin and pliers to remove a bullet from the thigh of a fellow protestor. This was not in some far-flung corner of the country. It was in #Nigeria's commercial capital.

Let’s not forget what DJ switch said on IG live — that soldiers also carried dead bodies away after shooting.

ON THIS DAY, 20TH OCT 2020, UNDER YOUR WATCH, @MBuhari @jidesanwoolu YOU ORDERED MILITARY AND POLICE MEN TO SHOOT AT UNARMED PROTESTERS. SITTING ON THE GROUND. HOLDING HANDS. YOU TOOK OUT THE LIGHTS AND THE CAMERAS BEFORE YOU CAME. WE WILL MAKE YOU INFAMOUS IN HISTORY. #ENDSARS

PEOPLE ARE DYING AT LEKKI TOLL GATE!!! THE ARMY IS SEIZING CORPSES!!! PEOPLE ARE DYING AT LEKKI TOLL GATE !!!! THE ARMY IS SEIZING THE CORPSES!!! #EndSARS #Nigeriaisbleeding

The Lekki CCTV was removed. This evening's genocide on the peaceful protesters in Lagos was premeditated by the government's of @MBuhari and @jidesanwoolu @IntlCrimCourt @UNPeacekeeping @UKinNigeria @USinNigeria @cnni @BBCAfrica