Aiyedatiwa hails Ondo people for refraining from nationwide protest

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has hailed the people of Ondo State, particularly the youths, for refraining from participating in the nationwide hunger protest.

According to the governor, the resolve of the residents to shun the protest brought to the fore the peaceful nature of the people of the state.

Aiyedatiwa maintained that the action reinforced why the state remains one of the most peaceful states in the country.

The nationwide protest, #EndBadGovernance, which began on August 1, was not adhered to by residents of the state.

Aiyedatiwa, in his message, which was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, commended the people for heeding his pleas for restraints ahead of the nationwide protests.

“I want to thank the good people of Ondo State for maintaining peace and not joining the nationwide protests.

“Even when we, as a government, have acknowledged the economic challenges facing our nation and our people, we thank them for heeding our call for peace.

“I want to thank our students and youths, women, artisans, and public servants, as well as civil society organisations, for fulfilling their promise to maintain peace.

“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 impact,” he said.