Adeyinka Adeniji 
The Lagos State Government says each ministry received an average of 200 calls on each of the three telephone lines dedicated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to residents to channel their complaints and suggestions within 24 hours after the unveiling.
A statement by the state government said: “Within 24 hours of unveiling the telephone numbers, an average of 200 calls were received by each ministry.
“The callers acknowledged the peace that existed during the recent protest and urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to sustain the programmes put in place to reduce the present economic burden on Lagosians.
“Top on the list of requests is the return of Ounje Eko Sunday market across Lagos State; the 25 per cent rebate on fares paid on all state transport platforms and concessions in the health sector.”
A resident said; “Please, we are asking Governor Sanwo-Olu to return the discount on BRT bus fares. A trip from Ipaja BRT, which was reduced from N800 to N600, is back to N800, but we would appreciate it if the Governor directs the BRT Operators to take it down again.
This will help us reduce our daily cost of transport.” Ayomide Olarinmoye, a student from Ekiti State University, inquired about access to student loans.
Nkechi Ajubike highlighted hunger and suggested a temporary subsidy for six months to alleviate economic hardship.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso said: “This is the way it should be. This is Lagos. We will always choose dialogue above violence, which is never our way.”
He maintained that the Sanwo-Olu administration would continue to empower youths and students by providing training and equipment to those who opt to become entrepreneurs.
