THE Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration is committed to upholding peace and tolerance in the state.
The governor disclosed this when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, led by its President, Rev. Israel Akanji, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina on Tuesday.
Sanwo-Olu also urged religious leaders to continue to pray for God’s intervention in the country and the world.
He said, “We are thankful for the relative peace we have in Lagos. We are thankful for keeping this city for us because indeed, it is not the biggest city in the country; it is a place where the entire economy and commercial activities of our country melt. So, we do not pray or wish for any form of disturbance.
“As your government, we will continue to do our very best. We will continue to check and monitor. We will continue to make the government accessible and available. The entire world is gradually feeling the consequences of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine as well as the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and we urge religious leaders to continue to seek God’s intervention on Nigeria and the world.”
Akanji also commended the governor for ensuring the security of lives and property in the state.
“I commend the Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration for the harmony between Christians and Muslims in Lagos State and I urge people to be courageous and not lose hope in Nigeria irrespective of the current challenges in the country,” he said.
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