Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents of the state to be cautious by avoiding mishaps relating to fire and security misfortune during the Yuletide.
Sanwo-Olu also urged residents to be on alert against another wave of the COVID-19 by adhering strictly to all safety protocols during the Christmas period.
At the Grand Finale of the 2021 Community Day Celebration in Ikeja on Tuesday, he urged the residents of the state to be responsive by promptly providing intelligence to security agents.
”As Community Development Council leaders, please take the message back home that because of the harsh weather during the harmattan season, fire is always a very easy occurrence.
”So, people need to live safely. Stay safe and make sure you don’t have combustible items around your shops, houses, and ensure precautions on electric gadgets to avert fire incidents.
”Security, they say, is local. Security is important at the grassroots level. You have been working with us, continue to work with us. You see something, you say something. All the neighbourhood watchers are in your communities; let them know if you see strange movements.
”If you notice things that are not meant to be in your communities, pass on the message to them and you can be rest assured that the security agents will come around to keep you safe and secured.
”As we are going into the Yuletide season, please let’s be very vigilant and make sure that we are our brothers’ keeper,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that various communities in the 57 councils in the state were recognised and presented with various prizes at the ceremony.
Harmony CDA in Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area and Elepe Royal Estate CDA in Ikorodu Central LCDA received bus gifts for emerging first and second, respectively in the urban category.
Oluwanisola CDA in Eredo LCDA and Oke-Egan CDA in Olorunda LCDA also received gifts for emerging first and second respectively in the rural category.
The CDAs were rewarded for executing various community development projects, ranging from electrification, roads, and drainages to security, within their communities.
Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu for his vision, sense of commitment and dedication to grassroots development.
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