The Lagos State Government has expressed support for upcoming nationwide protests in August, affirming that such demonstrations fall within the citizens’ rights.

This announcement was made by Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the State Government, on Tuesday during a meeting with the Secretaries to the Local Governments, SLGs.

She, however, advised the protesters to ensure that the protest remains peaceful and non-destructive.

“It is a legitimate right for citizens to protest, as there is nothing wrong with it, but people should ensure it does not turn violent and destructive.

“Lagos State has done so much for its citizens that nobody in the state should feel the need to break anything.

“Sincerely, and I mean it; it is not because I am the Secretary of the State Government; I speak from my heart and God knows; there is no reason for anybody to incite protests, riots, or violence in Lagos State.”