Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has commended residents of the State for their peaceful conduct and ignoring the ongoing nationwide protest against bad governance and the current economic hardship in the country.
Thefrontrank reports that some Nigerians have taken to the streets on Thursday across states and the Federal Capital Territory protesting against bad governance and the current economic hardship occasioned by government policies.
Aiyedatiwa, while thanking the people of the state for ignoring the calls to participate in the protest, said their action has brought to the fore the “peaceful nature of our people which reinforces why Ondo remains one of the most peaceful States in Nigeria.”
The governor in a statement on Thursday in Akure, thanked the people for heeding to his pleas for understanding, calm and restraints ahead of the nationwide protest.
He equally lauded students, youths, women, artisans, public servants, and Civil Society Organisations for abiding by their promise to maintain the peace.
Aiyedatiwa said: “I also thank our traditional rulers, religious leaders, labour leaders and all the security agencies in the State for their invaluable roles in making our State a peaceful one at these times.
“Our administration will not relent in its efforts to provide reliefs for our people as we strive to cushion the effects of the economic challenges in the country.
“In weeks and months to come, various policies, initiatives and projects across sectors aimed at making life better for our people will begin to make the much needed impacts.”
