Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, donated N25 million to the people of Owo, who were affected by the recent gunmen attack, which claimed scores of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.
Gov. Sanwo-Olu announced the donation during a condolence visit to Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu at the State House in Akure, in company of his counterparts in Ogun, Dapo Abiodun and Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq .
Speaking on behalf of the Governors, Governor Abiodun who announced a donation of N25 million each, totaling N75 million on behalf of the three state Governors to the people of Owo, sympathized with Gov. Akeredolu,the people of Owo and Ondo State at large, as well as families and victims of the Sunday, June 5 ugly attack in Owo
He said they view the attack as one against the entire people of the South-West.
In an interview with journalists during the condolence visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who condemned the attacks on worshippers, said the South-West Governors would continue to strengthen internal collaboration and security within the region.
In his remark, Gov. Akeredolu, who is the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, appreciated his colleagues for the gesture and also reiterated the commitment of the Governors to the lives and securities of the geo-political zones.
Meanwhile, Flags are flying at half-mast in Lagos following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive.
The action is for three days to mourn the victims of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, terrorist attack.
The decision to mourn the victims came at a Southwest Governors’ June 10 virtual meeting, which reviewed the security situation in the region.
The communique issued after the meeting was signed by Governors Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo; Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti; Gboyega Oyetola, Osun; Dapo Abiodun, Ogun; Seyi Makinde, Oyo and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos.
The Governors, as Chief Security Officers, resolved to continue to assist the security agencies in crisis management and intelligence gathering at all times.
Governor Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos residents and visitors to remain law-abiding and vigilant as the government is doing everything to ensure that peace continues to prevail in the State.
