Insecurity in Nigeria is alarming – Lagos Speaker

Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has expressed serious concerns over the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, describing the situation as alarming.

•Backs Southern Governors’ Ban On Open Grazing, Others

Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has expressed serious concerns over the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, describing the situation as alarming.

This is as there are reports of kidnapping for ransom on the streets of Lagos including Ikeja, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikorodu, among others.

In a post on his social media handle, Obasa commended Southern Governors for the communiqué issued at the end of their meeting in Asaba, Delta State to address insecurity and other pressing issues in the national polity.

The Governors, in the said communiqué, affirmed that the people of Southern Nigeria remain committed to the unity of Nigeria on the basis of justice, fairness, equity and oneness, and peaceful co-existence between and among its peoples with a focus on the attainment of shared goals for economic development and prosperity.

They expressed very grave concern on the security challenges currently plaguing the nation and strongly called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity and restore the confidence of the people.

They observed that the incursion of armed herders, criminals, and bandits into the Southern part of the country has presented a severe security challenge such that citizens are not able to live their normal lives including pursuing various productive activities leading to a threat to food supply and general security.

Consequently, the meeting resolved that open grazing of cattle be banned across Southern Nigeria.

They also agreed that the progress of the nation requires that urgent and bold steps be taken to restructure the Nigerian Federation leading to the evolution of state police, review of revenue allocation formula in favour of the sub-national governments and creation of other institutions which legitimately advance the country’s commitment to and practice of true federalism.

In view of widespread agitations among various peoples for greater inclusiveness in existing governance arrangements, the Governors asked the Federal Government to convoke a national dialogue as a matter of urgency.

They also expressed concern on the continued gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway and therefore recommended the activation and establishment of ports in other states of the federation to create new jobs and promote socio-economic activities in the country.

Besides, the Southern Governors also expressed concern on the economic implications of another lockdown on the country and therefore suggested greater coordination and cooperation between Federal and State Governments in evolving strategies for dealing with the pandemic.

Reacting, Obasa commended the Governors for acting in the interest of the people.

“On Southern Governors Communique, I strongly commend our governors for their boldness and courage in coming together to make demands for the people of Southwest.

“This shows good representation and leadership.

“The insecurity in the nation is alarming,” Obasa said.

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