The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday ordered beggars to leave the metropolis in their own interest.
Commissioner of Youth and Social Development, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, while reechoing the words of the governor, said the government would take drastic action against those who did not leave on their own.
The commissioner said there was an ongoing campaign against the menace of street begging on radio stations to sensitise people on the need to stop it.
Mrs Akinbile-Yussuf urged residents to stop giving alms to beggars in order to discourage them, saying: “We have been campaigning against street begging on radio since January. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Nice campaign against rogues
ReplyDeleteNice campaign against rogues
ReplyDeleteWhere will they be instead?
ReplyDeleteThey simply want to create more boko haram. Pls instead gather them at a place in a camp like house for them to stay and help them align with nomal life from the camp and who ever is seen begging again should be arrested. Pls don't chase pple when there is no provision considering the hash economy right now. U may think u want to turn lagos into heaven but unknowing that u are turning it to a war zone.
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