Following four days of intense protests, Lagos State, the nation’s commercial hub, has largely returned to normalcy, though isolated protests continue in some areas.
Commercial activities have resumed fully across Lagos, with major roads, including those near banks and businesses, experiencing regular traffic once again. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has also resumed his official duties, starting with an Executive Council Meeting at the State House.
President Bola Tinubu had called on protesters to stop demonstrating and pursue dialogue during a Sunday broadcast. In response, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the protesters for adhering to the President’s appeal and ending their actions.
Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, confirmed the restoration of peace and the resumption of government operations. “Lagos is peaceful, and that is what Lagosians want. The governor has resumed the state’s business, and government workers are back at their desks. Members of the public are returning to engage with government services,” Omotoso stated.
Omotoso emphasized Lagos’s role as Nigeria’s commercial hub and appreciated the efforts of the protesters in stabilizing the city. “Lagosians have chosen peace and rejected chaos,” he noted.
He also reported that the state government had received thousands of calls from individuals and groups seeking to engage in dialogue since the announcement of three contact numbers for this purpose.
While full commercial activities have resumed in major markets, financial institutions, and the state secretariat, some protesters continue their demonstrations at the Ojota protest ground.
