When Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola takes up the gauntlet against beggars. . . he really takes up the gauntlet, as he's reiterated that there will be NO hiding place for beggars in the Gidi metropolis.
Fashola vowed to eradicate all forms of begging in the state when he visited the State Remand Home and Skill Acquisition Centre, Isheri, and the premises of Eko Transport in Oshodi on Thursday.
He said there was no reason why people should beg for alms on the streets of Lagos when they could easily learn some vocational skills, and stressed that the law against begging must be enforced to ensure that beggars are stamped out of the streets of Lagos, as their activities constitute nuisances to the public and the government.
"When we say people shouldn’t beg on our street, we mean it. The reason is that begging is not an option here. Everyone must contribute to this economy and those who have drug problem or illness have the choice to visit our remand homes where we feed them, rehabilitate and treat them.
"So, we have provided a choice and there is a law against street begging and we will enforce it," he stated.
Good talk. . . His passion for the welfare and smooth running of our beloved Gidi is commendable. . . HOWEVER. . .
It would be equally - if not overly - commendable, IF HE COULD EXTEND SAME PASSION IN THE DIRECTION OF THE MENACE OF AREA BOYS.
You'd all agree that they constitute a greater threat to life and pocket in the city.
But then Fashola knows best. . .
Lagos is working. . . Fashola and Area Boys are working!!!
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