The Nigerian Medical Association (FCT branch) has appealed to the government to provide more security for the safety of doctors.
“Preliminary investigation showed that the alleged attack was a result of an altercation between the military personnel at a checkpoint and the governor’s motorcade.”
He, however, enjoined the recipients to make optimal use of the palliatives.
“But while we do our part, we are appealing to the residents to cooperate with us and heed our advice and warnings to keep them safe.”
The authorities said most of those living in the shanties were without addresses and identification and this could produce challenges regarding insecurity.
The rider was said to have defied roadside warnings by local divers stationed in the area by FEMA, drove into a pool of water and drowned.
Violators of the directive will be fined N5 million, and officials of such agencies stand the risk of serving a three-year jail term.
He added that owners of the properties have been informed and given notices to revert to the original land uses but have yet to comply.
The European Union will disburse €150 billion in four years by 2027 through its Global Gateway Initiative to Nigeria and other African countries.
“Democracy is not an easy process, but we must fight for democracy and struggle for it to win at all times,” the president said.
