Naira, fuel crises: Sanwo-Olu rolls relief packages, slashes BRT, LAGFERRY fares

According to Sanwo-Olu, government had taken some steps to cushion the effects of these measures that were announced at the Federal level but with telling effects on States.

“NNPCL demanded Ijegun Egba tank owners and operators unhindered access to the tank farms where about 40 per cent of petroleum products come from. We have been able to do that by rearranging the timing of the work on the Buba Marwa Road, the dual carriageway that leads to the tank farms. The road is over 50 per cent completed. Now, you would have noticed some improvement in the supply of petroleum products. Also, we have given approval for 24 hours work at petrol stations around the State,” he said.

The governor said the CBN currency exchange deadline has, no doubt, caused some dislocation, saying that Lagos is Nigeria’s business and financial engine-room.

The governor said he had directed that food banks be set up in various parts of the State to cater for the vulnerable, as government would distribute food stuff to various communities.

Sanwo-Olu warned mischief makers who miht see this as an opportunity to incite violence that “this is not the way to go. I enjoin every law-abiding citizen to go about their lawful business without fear.”