Nationwide protests: Gov. Aiyedatiwa thanks Ondo residents for maintaining calm

Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appreciated the people of the State for their peaceful disposition in the wake of the nationwide protests across the country.

Residents in Ondo state went about conducting their civic and economic activities with the usual orderliness without any security incident in any part of the State.

This development, the Governor said, has again brought to the fore the peaceful nature of Ondo people which reinforces why Ondo remains one of the most peaceful States in Nigeria.

The Governor, in his message, thanked the people for heeding to his pleas for understanding, calm and restraints ahead of the nationwide protests.

He appreciated them for maintaining peace and not joining the nationwide protests.

He also commended students, youths, women, artisans and public servants, as well as Civil Society Organisations for fulfilling their promise to maintain the peace.

The governor also appreciated 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.

He said “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.”