Sanwo-Olu needs N1trn for reconstruction, says Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has said the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, told him the state would need N1trillion for reconstruction as a consequence of the destruction caused by hoodlums who snatched the #EndSARS protests.
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Gbajabiamila made this known while responding to questions from State House correspondents after a tour of some of the destroyed assets in Lagos.
He said, “The House of Representatives will do all it can to compensate all those who suffered brutality, including policemen that lost their lives in the process.
“However, we want to know what exactly happened at the Lekki Toll Gate. The judicial panel must reveal this. However, I want to encourage Nigerians to allow peace to reign.
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“I learnt from the governor of Lagos State that it will take N1trn to rebuild what had been lost and asked him what’s the budget size of the state, he said about N1trn. You can see we are moving backward.
“Hence, we must consider the consequences of our actions before embarking on any venture. I, therefore, appeal to the youth to allow peace to reign henceforth. I still believe in the unity of Nigeria.”
Jadesola O
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