Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Christians, as well as other residents of the state, to provide relevant information that will help the government and security agencies ensure the safety and security of citizens are not compromised.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the call in his address to the Apostolic Church’s 46th annual meeting held recently at its headquarters in Alapere, Ketu, adding that the state government will continue to improve the security situation throughout the Lagos metropolitan area.
He also called on all religious organizations to support the government with prayers for peace and harmony in Lagos and implored the community to be more vigilant to ensure the state remains safe and secure for more development and progress at all levels.
Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs Prince Bayo Osiyemi, highlighted his government’s development progress in several sectors, particularly in education, health and road construction, and pledged that the state government will soon complete its commuter rail transportation system Okokomaiko to Marina and from Yaba to Agbado.
In recognition of the state government for the visible development projects in all areas as well as for their support of the church, the vice president and area chairman of the Apostolic Church, Dr. IT. Awojide urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to fulfill his promise to build a pedestrian bridge in front of the church to avoid crossing the Lagos-Ibadan expressway at Ikosi-Ketu.
Pastor Awojide pledged his support to the state government and prayed for their continued success in all areas.
Dignitaries attending the event include the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, and the National President of the Apostolic Church, Nigeria, Pastor (Dr.) H.E. Igwe among others.
