As Nigerians and people the world over usher in Year 2012, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Saturday urged restraint, peaceful religious and ethnic co-existence among all as core virtues needed for national stability and development.
Governor Fashola in his New Year message to the people said in view of some of the recent unfortunate happenings in the country, there is a need for people in all parts of the nation to tread with caution in realisation that everyone is a stakeholder in realising a peaceful and prosperous nation where families can be raised, livelihoods earned and where individuals can worship their Creator in diverse ways.
The Governor said restraint is needed now to ensure that comments that may inflame passions or fan the embers of disunity are not promoted thus leading to a worsening of the security situation in the country.
He called on all Nigerians across ethnic and religious divides to continue to co-exist peacefully as Nigeria’s diversity has always been a unifying factor for the nation.
The Governor noted that Nigerians across all ethnic and religious beliefs have always intermarried and co- existed in harmony with the fact that there is no complete Nigerian family that does not have a fusion of either religious or ethnic groups.
The Governor said it is within the making of all Nigerians for people of diverse ethnic groups to feel confident to reside in any part of the country without any fear of falling victim of violent attacks or undue persecution.
Governor Fashola wished all residents of Lagos State a brighter and rewarding Year 2012 that will witness a continuation of the efforts by the state government to better the lot of the people across all divides.
While thanking Lagosians for their support and co-operation with the government as well as their contribution towards continued peace and stability in the state, Governor Fashola declared: “Let us resolve more than ever before and as we step into the New Year, that your city, Lagos will continue to be a shining example of peaceful co-existence and a blooming melting pot of faith, tongues and cultures.”
via pmnewsnigeria.com
Dear Gov BRF, I wish you, family and the people of Lagos State a prosperous, healthy and successful 2012. I join all others that pray for you that God Almighty will guide and direct you in 2012 and beyond that you be His instrument to dispense equity and justice as you strive to develop and uplift significantly, the quality of life and general wellbeing of the people of Lagos State and others who live in the space in our nation that you govern. Warmest regard and happy new year. Bassey Eniang
I always regret that you are not the president, but almighty God will make you the president of Nigeria in future happy my action G. Ekoo ONI baje ooooooo
His Excellency, Happy new year to you and your loved ones, as i wish you a prosperous 2012, i want to quickly mention the project i designed called the Next Entrep (will be tied to Lagos State Biz Support funds) to empower entrepreneurs in Lagos and I believe this is a blueprint you will want to see. My insecurity will not allow me share it with anybody except your excellency. Kindly let me know how i can get it to you sir. 2012 is also the best time to do this and your legacy will never be extinct. Thanks as I look forward to the execution of this laudable project. Damola Michaels. 08028539829
Thank sir, happy new year
eko oni baje oooo.
His Excellency ,Happy new year to you and your loved ones. i am wishing you a prosperous new year 2012. Sir i want to drew your attention on this plan ban on commercial motor cycles [OKADA] this Jan 2012. Pls sir kindly give them little time to change to another job before the ban . I will advice you to extend it to june/july 2012.Thank so much our hearing Governor.
Hon. Okafor Ifeanyi Felix .08186318046
I wish u, ur family, ur crew workin wit u & d whole of Lagos State a successful 2012.
I wish you a very Happy New Year your excellency. I have enjoyed your reforms in Lagos State. But it appears like you are slowing down. things that were curtailed when you first got to be the governor of this state are fast returning. Issues of driving against traffic and the yellow buses menace is getting back. Please we still need you to get the concerned agencies to be up to their tasks.
It is obvious that more needs to be done to get the people of Lagos to do the right thing. This very minute, residents of Kadara Street and Bola Street in Ebute-Metta (East) can not sleep and will not sleep all night because some miscreants decides to “celebrate” the new year like animals playing loud music from high end speakers right on the street! How long are we going to continue like this?
I wish you and all the people of the state a happy new year and want to kindly draw your attention to the injustice that goes takes place on a daily basis. I was watching videos on the various development taking place in Lagos when I came across this video of a poor man been set ablaze. I think this person has the right to be tried in court no matter what crime he has committed before being killed. I believe you can do something about this jungle justice that some uninformed people still practice in a wonderful state like Lagos. who ever is reading this message, please take a moment to check out the link below so you may see for yourself. I believe most Lagosians are more civilised than what this video portray them to be.
Here is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBHda4EO2AU
Eko o ni baje o
Eko o ni baje o, my gov no matter how d president nd others want to destroy dis country ur own record can not be stained at all. Sir, am so proud of u not as a gov but our own president in dis country. A true leader u are sir. Rejoice
my gov no matter how d president nd others want to destroy dis country ur own record can not be stained at all. Sir, am so proud of u not as a gov but our own president in dis country. A true leader u are sir. Rejoice
Oga you are doing well God bless you