Nationwide Protests Against Hunger and Scarcity Erupt in Ibadan, Nigeria
In a bold display of civil disobedience, protests against widespread hunger and scarcity of essential commodities have erupted in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria. The nationwide protests, led by various groups and organizations championing the welfare of citizens, have taken over strategic locations in the ancient city.
According to reports from Media Talk Africa, the protests started in front of the University of Ibadan, Iwo Road, Mokola Roundabout, Dugbe, and other locations. The procession that began at Mokola Roundabout passed through University College Hospital (UCH), Total Garden, and Agodi Gate.
Human rights activist Abiodun Bamgboye, speaking on behalf of the group that started its protest at the University of Ibadan, urged residents of the state to prepare for the 10-day protest. "This protest is going to last for ten days. We understand that many Nigerians live from hand to mouth. We understand that the majority of our youths have no means of survival. Today, we want our people to prepare. The protest today is just a dressing rehearsal," he said.
Bamgboye emphasized that the protesters will march and sensitize the people on their demands daily, converging at the front of the University of Ibadan and aware that other groups are currently at Mokola Roundabout, Iwo Road, Challenge, and Dugbe.
The protests come at a time when Nigeria is grappling with a severe economic crisis, characterized by food shortages, rising inflation, and a devalued currency. The protesters are demanding an end to the suffering and a solution to the country’s economic woes.
[Image: Protesters holding placards and banners, marching through the streets of Ibadan]
[Image: Protesters gathered at the University of Ibadan, holding a banner that reads "Enough is Enough"]
The protests are a stark reminder of the struggles faced by ordinary Nigerians, who are forced to live with the consequences of the country’s economic downturn. As the protests continue, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a swift resolution to the crisis.
