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General News of Thursday, 10 June 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Prez Buhari to visit Lagos ahead of June 12 protest

President Buhari is set to visit Lagos President Buhari is set to visit Lagos

President Buhari will be in Lagos on Thursday, June 10, 2021, to launch the Deep Blue Project of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

According to Foundation for Investigative Journalism, the visit was confirmed on Wednesday by the state police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi.

The Deep Blue Project is meant to strengthen national security on land, sea and air, as initiated by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Federal Ministry of Defence, according to SaharaReporters.

However, June 12 protest is scheduled to take place at Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos, two days after Buhari's. visit.

SaharaReporters reported earlier about the reception organised in Ikeja, Lagos for the visit of Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba on Wednesday that was disrupted by thunderstorms.

Baba who visited the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House in Marina was expected to address men of the command when heavy rain started and dispersed guests from the venue.