Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced a public hearing on the breakdown of law and order that followed the #EndSARS protest.
The Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, had on October 26 set up a nine-man Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate the loss of lives and destruction of property.
Lagos Central Senatorial District residents were present at Wednesday’s sitting.
Those of Lagos East and Lagos West are to attend the hearing between Thursday and Friday.
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni said the House action was to complement the efforts of the state government.
“We are want to display our indomitable resilience. The character of Lagos is to be undefeatable. We have shown this character before, it’s in our gene, we will show it again.
“Even in the heat of being in the opposition for 16 years, Lagos didn’t falter, instead, we rose and shone. This is another phase, another challenge, another setback, Lagos State shall rise again and shine brighter than ever.”
The lawmaker disclosed that the body’s terms of reference include interface with victims, relevant stakeholders and community leaders.
The committee will also determine the level and value of compensation and restitution, and make recommendations that will help prevent future riots.
“We shall be leveraging on the knowledge and experiences of the experts we have invited such as architects, insurance etc., in assessing the details and making decisions on how to assuage the pains of our people,” he said.
