Economic Hardship: Protests Breakout in Edo State

By Nelson Utip

Protest erupted in Benin City, the capital of Edo state yesterday as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) took to the streets to protest the current economic hardship in the country. Placards carrying protesters, with messages such as “End Economic Hardship” and “FG End the Hunger in Nigeria Now,” expressed their grievances during the procession.

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It will be recalled that similar protest broke out in Ibadan and Lagos, where residents expressed dissatisfaction with the soaring food prices and the high cost of living.

The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC recently announced plans to stage a nationwide protest starting today as
the government of the day has failed to implement agreements reached on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.

NLC had issued a 14-day ultimatum for government to address widespread hardship caused by the removal of oil subsidy which has ignited various groups and individuals to express their discontent through peaceful demonstrations nationwide.