{"id":126480,"date":"2024-07-31T20:42:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T19:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/lagos-sanwo-olu-names-designated-places-for-august-1-protests"},"modified":"2024-07-31T21:54:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T20:54:34","slug":"lagos-sanwo-olu-names-designated-places-for-august-1-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/lagos-sanwo-olu-names-designated-places-for-august-1-protests","title":{"rendered":"Lagos: Sanwo-Olu names designated places for August 1 protests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has vowed not to allow hoodlums to hijack Thursday\u2019s EndBadGovernance protest.<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu assured protesters of adequate protection, stressing that the state police command has designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests.<\/p>\n<p>The governor said these locations will be secured to protect protesters and prevent chaos.<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a terse statement he issued on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Lagos State governor: \u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe City Hall, Nigeria Ports Authority headquarters, and traditional rulers\u2019 palaces were also destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMalls, shops, offices, and hundreds of brand-new BRT buses were lost. Such devastation only sets us back economically and socially.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is a peaceful and prosperous Lagos. We must avoid economic destabilisation that can make us poorer. Let\u2019s unite, embrace dialogue, and build a peaceful, prosperous Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has vowed not to allow hoodlums to hijack Thursday\u2019s EndBadGovernance protest. Sanwo-Olu assured protesters of adequate protection, stressing that the state police command has designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests. 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