Students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State, on Tuesday, dissociated themselves from the planned nationwide protest.
The planned protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, is scheduled for August 1 to August 10.
According to the organisers, the protest is to draw the attention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the plight of Nigerians and rising cost of living.
Mr Alimi Lekan-Idris, President, National Association of Lagos State Students (NULASS) at a press conference at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital College of Medicine, Ikeja, said students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State are strongly in support of the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and vowed to protect Lagos against such a protest.
He highlighted various interventions of the Sanwo-Olu-led administration in secondary tertiary education institutions.
He listed the interventions to include increase in annual bursary to indigent students and payment of West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination fee.
“It is crucial that we remember the importance of peace and stability and use dialogue to achieve our collective goals.
“Given these significant contributions and progress we have witnessed, we wish to state that we are not in support of any protest against the government of Lagos State.
“We understand the frustration and challenges faced by many, but we must also recognise the advancement and opportunities that have been provided to cushion the economic effect, and we hope other states can emulate Lagos State,” he said.
He added that tertiary education students in Lagos would stage a solidarity walk in support of the state government.
According to him, the solidarity walk would take place from Aug.1 to Aug. 10, to prevent vandalism of public infrastructure in Lagos while advocating constructive dialogue as a better approach in resolving conflicts.
The union leader appealed to Nigerians to persevere a little to enjoy the dividends of democracy through the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu led administration.
