The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Lagosians to be at peace with each other amid the heightened emotions across the country and in the state after the presidential election.
In a statement on Thursday, the governor, however, advised that the different views should be accommodated thoughtfully and peacefully.
“Lagos remains the greatest city in Nigeria and one of the largest economies in West Africa.
“Despite sitting on only one per cent of Nigeria’s land mass — a third of that being water — we house 10 per cent of Nigeria’s population.
“Together, we’ve always been able to overcome and thrive, not because of the challenges but despite them.
“Together, we united to support and protect each other during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in doing so, we kept our citizens safe and our casualties low.
“Together, we nurtured a creative industry that has taken over the airwaves globally.
“Together, we contributed to fostering a vibrant start-up community that creates new unicorn businesses.
“The constant drive to succeed and build is the beauty of the melting pot that is Lagos,” he said.
The governor urged citizens to remember that they are Nigerians, as well as Lagosians and must continue to come together and keep the peace.
