Bbnaija: Gov Abiodun Reacts To Outrage From Nigerians Over N5m, 3-Bedroom Flat Given To Laycon

The Ogun State Government has reacted to a backlash from Nigerians following the presentation of a sum of N5miillion and a 3-bedroom bungalow to the winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, (aka Laycon).

Governor Dapo Abiodun came under heavy criticisms for giving Laycon such gifts, especially after winning a grand prize of N85million in the contest.

A statement from the Governor commending and gifting Laycon,   was greeted with many negative reactions as people accused him of misplaced priority.

To some, Big Brother Naija is not a show that any governor should be proud of, as they described it as one that promotes indecency and immorality among Nigerian youths.

One Funmilayo Ogedengbe-Oresile wrote:  “This is totally a disgrace to the Ogun State Government. Do you know how many brilliant citizens of Ogun State are out there suffering, that can’t even get a living? Some are wandering around to get school fees, while some had graduated years ago with good grades but nothing to do as a living. Does it mean education is not the best legacy any longer? Why do we embrace immorality over education? What lesson does the just concluded BBNaija input in the lives of the youth or what impact does it have over the nation? It’s better you look for something doing rather than doing rubbish.”

However, in a statement on Wednesday evening, the Ogun State Government proved Nigerians wrong by saying best passing out corp members usually get automatic employment including best graduating students.

“Best graduating students get automatic employment.

Best digital innovative youth gets cash support.

Best teachers get houses, cars and cash gifts

Youths in entertainment also get houses, cash gifts, etc and became ambassadors.

Be the best in your field and get rewarded by our youth loving Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR

Igbega Ipinle Ogun, Ajose Gbogbo Wa Ni”, the statement read in part.