Gov Fashola Declares May 27 Every Year As Lagos Day

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THE outgoing governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, on has declared May 27 of every year as Lagos Day to further celebrate Lagos State and its citizens.

Fashola, who signed an Executive Order to this effect, on Wednesday May 26, 2015, declared this at a reception organised to celebrate some citizens of Lagos, who in one way or the other, had contributed to the development of Lagos by a group called Spirit of Lagos.
“If you have seen me over the last eight years behind Fanty and Eyo carnivals, it is not because that is the job of the governor, it is because that is part of my history and nobody should take us for granted.
“For those who might not know, the Oba of Lagos once withstood and fought the might of the British forces in Lagos.

“We love peace but we will defend ourselves whenever it becomes necessary to do so.
“The strength of our diversity is extremely unique and we must tell that story to generations unborn. We have an identity and history of Lagos,” Fashola said.
Speaking shortly before the declaration, the governor explained that, “Today is the day that Lagos State was created in 1967.
“In order for our children to grow and understand the culture, language, tradition and food of Lagos.
“While celebrating our children every May 27, we shall also be commemorating Lagos with a celebration of Lagosness. Lagos wouldn’t have been the Centre of Excellence without Lagosians.
“So, by the power vested on me as the governor of Lagos State, I Babatunde Raji Fashola, declare every 27th day of May as Lagos Day”
Fashola, at the event, also commissioned the Lagos hall of fame where he honoured Josephine Agu, the Airport cleaner who returned money she found while on duty; Vitalis Agigwe, who despite his disability due to road accident, had taken it upon himself to train people in engineering and set up an organisation to take care of road accident victim.