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Protests against hardship and poverty began today in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Lagos. Citizens rally under #FearlessInOctober, following the #EndBadGovernance movement from August. These protests highlight the economic struggles many Nigerians face daily.
In Abuja, demonstrators gathered at Utako Market. They held signs with powerful messages, including, “Bad Governance has killed the dreams of Nigerian youth” and “Enough is Enough.” One protester expressed frustration: “We are buying fuel at ₦1,000. How can we not protest? We are hungry.”
In Lagos, hundreds of protesters gathered at Ikeja Underbridge early this morning. By 7:35 AM, security presence was strong. However, it did not deter demonstrators from voicing their dissatisfaction with worsening living conditions.
Tunde Aderibigbe, a protester, passionately stated, “Nigerians are hungry. There are no jobs, people are homeless, and healthcare is poor. Basic things now feel like luxuries.” Many called for improved living conditions and immediate reforms to tackle these pressing issues.
These protests follow President Bola Tinubu’s recent Independence Day address. He assured citizens of better days ahead and promised economic reforms to ease their hardships.
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