Governor Ambode

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday made a donation of N150 million to Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, worst hit by the nefarious activities of the Boko Haram sect. Each of the state is given N50 million.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, who made the donation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, condemned the insurgency in the North East.

Speaking at a press conference he addressed in company of his colleagues from Adamawa, Senator Bindo Jibrilla; Borno, Alhaji Kashim Shettima; Sokoto, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal; Abia, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; and Yobe, Alhaji Ibrahim Geidam, the governor commiserated with the State Governments as well as the families of those who either lost their loved ones or have been displaced from their homes.

He said they were not alone in their current plight as the prayer of every Nigerian is for the insurgency to end so as to enable them return to their normal lives. “We share in the pain and discomfort of our brothers and sisters. The situation is unacceptable, pathetic and desirous of our assistance. As a flagship state, Lagos must show leadership and compassion notwithstanding the harsh times in the country”, he said.

Governor Ambode also commended the Federal Government for its ongoing efforts geared towards bringing the insurgency to an end, expressing optimism that the promise of the security chiefs to rout the sect from the North East before the end of the year is achievable.