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The Lagos state government on Monday donated 120 new 5KVA generators to the the police in the state.

Akinwunmi Ambode, govenor of the state, said the purpose of the donation is to aid the security agencies to perform at optimal capacity.

But this gesture did not go down well with some Nigerians who criticised it on social media.

Here are some reactions from Twitter:

Lagos Govt Donates 120 Generators To Police. https://t.co/7TE1refofw pic.twitter.com/jg4EHMopSy

— Channels Television (@channelstv) September 25, 2017

I hope he give them money for PMS if not they will continue collecting bribe to fuel the generators.

— Muhammad Lawan Kolomi (@12Kolomi) September 25, 2017

Guess it's cheaper than fixing power. Residents be informed, bail is now 10litres of ⛽ upwards, stay woke!

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— Lolade Nwanze (@LoladeSowoolu) September 25, 2017

this is unfortunate really. Since the gov't are not sure of constant power supply, solar energy would've been better to donate.

— Princess Favour (@soulwinner4sure) September 25, 2017

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This show that, there is no hope for electricity in Nigeria… Shame shame on u all the leaders..

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— Ricardo (@Ricardo1819202) September 25, 2017

This is really unfair, you guys don't even want to find a lasting solution to the erratic power supply in this God's own own country..? 1

— Kris 💙 (@krissolite) September 25, 2017

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Bail is now free with 10 liters of fuel 😆😆

— Unapologetic Igbo Boy 🇳🇬🇩🇪⚽️🎼 (@djelklassic) September 25, 2017

Please government fix the electricity problem and stop giving out generators that pollutes air and cause more health issues.

— ⚽️🎾Glück Begünstigen 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@interpocf86) September 25, 2017

@FMEnvng hope you can see this. Such donations will derail the NDC targets. And it confirms that more awareness is reqd. @AkinwunmiAmbode

— Emmanuel Unaegbu (@emmalysis) September 25, 2017

https://twitter.com/dodovince80/status/912425634156220418

Some believe the donation should extend to barbers and tailors too.

Donation like this should also go to small scale business owners, such as barbers, tailors etc…

— Tahir Ali Kotoko (@TahirKotoko) September 25, 2017

I thought Ambode is serious in making Eko a world class city, Lagosians are dying of pollution. Abeg return those generators & opt for solar

— WPPJr (@WPPJr) September 25, 2017

Look at this loosers they are happy , so sad we had a govt that is not ready to give the people steady power light .so sad!

— wisdom smith (@wisdomsmith1) September 25, 2017

Please government fix the electricity problem and stop giving out generators that pollutes air and cause more health issues.

— ⚽️🎾Glück Begünstigen 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@interpocf86) September 25, 2017

For what ? When other nations are celebrating constant power supply. Nigeria will never progress beyond this. SHAMEEEEEE

— Eval Edu (@edueval17) September 25, 2017

Others were concerned about the health hazard.

Must we always do things for political reasons. Pollution will increase in the state

— Caleb Adeyeni, ACCA (@Caleb_Adeyeni) September 25, 2017

@AkinwunmiAmbode would have preferred solar power which is friendly to the environments. #letsgogreen

— Udoka Udoka™ (@Inyang_udoka) September 25, 2017

Health hazard…

— Kris 💙 (@krissolite) September 25, 2017

Imagine Government encouraging air pollution and making us lose hope in standby electricity

— Ayo (@Ayhemmanuel) September 25, 2017