Lagosians urged politicians to eschew violence in 2015

Lagosians across the state has urged politicians to eschew violence in 2015.

In different interviews with Our correspondents across the state, they implored politicians not to set the state and the country on fire.

Kemi Malomo, a business magnate said, "There is apprehension about the election. You know that it is an election year, election is just about a month and half, we know that the aftermath if not well handled may snowball into crisis. We don't pray for that. It is essential that our politicians take heed and seek for peace instead of violence.

Various residents were united in calling out to politicians to make 2015 a peaceful year. They expressed fear that the election in Feb may bring forth chaos, which effect may be long lasting if not well handled by all level of government.
Barrister Obijimi Kunle, Managing Director of Credo Insurance however called on government to raise the hope of the Nigerians by reducing the level of poverty in the country.


``Government should give us hope and create employment opportunities for the teeming youths who roam the streets without JOBS,’’  Obijimi said.

He decried the influx of substandard materials into the country, stressing that their proliferation had affected the indigenous products markets and relieved a lot of people of their JOBS.

He said he looked forward to a brighter 2015.

Dr Ijeoma Okpala, a medical practitioner, called on government to prioritise health care at all levels and make it more accessible.

``Government at the local, state and federal levels should give attention to health issues,’’ she said.

Okpala urged the governments to stem the tide of losses to communicable and non-communicable diseases in the country.

She called for improvement in the public health sector, noting that many Nigerians do not have the wherewithal to pay for expensive health facilities at private hospitals.

Mr Deji Makinde, an Insurance Marketer said that government should intensify its fight against terrorism to restore peace and security to the the affected areas in the North.

Makinde expressed sadness over the innocent Nigerians whose lives had been terminated by the activities of insurgents.

Mr Godwin Ayigbo, a Pastor, also said that the attention of the government should be centered on how to restore peace and end some senseless killings in the country.

``I think government’s focus should be on restoration of peace and unity.

``All other development is subsumed in an atmosphere of peace,’’ Ayigbo said.

Meanwhile, Lagos roads were free of traffic on New Year Day as cars moved freely around roads in the city.