Why fragmentation of Nigeria not necessary, Lagos Senator tells Yoruba Nation agitators
CHIGOZIE AMADI
A Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni has advised those agitating for Yoruba nation to rescind the move, saying fragmentation of Nigeria would not be necessary.
The Senator gave the advice while giving account of his stewardship at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday 18th, April, at Sabo, Yaba, Lagos where not less than 120 students were given scholarships as part of measures to lessen the level of poverty in the zone.
The event was attended by different stakeholders that included, leaders of APC, lawmakers both serving and former, artisans, market men and women, CDC, students and others.
Eshinlokun-Sanni, also gave out desktop computers, text books, stationery and many more other working tools across the local government and local council development areas of the Senatorial district.
The Senator told the beneficiaries, “After going through rigorous screening, 120 students were selected. I urge you to study harder. I wish you success in your future endeavors.”
Recall that no fewer than 29 Yoruba Nation agitators had been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, for their involvement and roles in the aborted invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat on April 13.
They had invaded the state secretariat to hoist the Yoruba Nation flag before they were demobilished by security operatives.
The defendants, which included a young woman and five elderly women, faced a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, treasonable felony, belonging to unlawful society, going armed in public, conduct likely to cause breach of peace, and unlawful possession of firearms.
Speaking against the invasion, the Senator said, “This is not time for Yoruba nation, we are in the saddle of leadership.
“Don’t think you will be better off if you have a Yoruba nation. There is no need for fragmentation of the nation but to work for the nation so that it is going to be a better country.”
He further stated, “US is bigger than Nigeria but it is working. What we need is an egalitarian society.”
While stressing on the achievements since he was elected, Eshinlokun-Sanni who succeeded Senator Oluremi Tinubu said, “Following the foot-step of the First Lady, I’m pleased to inform you that the leadership of the Senate passed on to be member of several committees in August, 2023 and I am the chairman of Marine, Transport and Blue Economy. This committee affords me the opportunity to have made impacts on maritime activities especially in Lagos.”
He explained that he has facilitated the construction of coast road to address the challenges of erosion, distribution of GCE forms to lessen the burden of the constituents, digital raining of 1,500 youths and students, distribution of palliatives among others.
He stressed, “My people have invested their votes wisely, I will never rest on my oars. I’m working towards facilitating projects in all the local government and local council development areas,” saying the people of Lagos Central should expect a turnaround in no distant time.
According to him, the projects already in the pipeline ready for implementation are, provision of 100 street light at Ida Iduganran, rehabilitation of roads, construction of jetties, 18-seater clinic boats, hospital equipment to serve the riverine areas
Others include, construction of blocks of classrooms, provision of transformers, upgrade of sport facilities among others.
Also speaking at the event, the Leader of Governor Advisory Council, GAC , Prince Tajudeen Olusi who is from Lagos Central said, “I’m the happiest person in this gathering today. I thank Almighty God for placing me in the position for the advancement of many people.
“I want to ask the younger ones to be ready to serve, to be ready to be loyal, to be ready to serve the party. The journey of the distinguished senator, I have been privileged to be part of it.
“I urge all of you to continue to give him the necessary support. He is a man who is interested in education and we all know the importance of education in the development of any country,” the elder statesman noted.
