In Kano State, commercial s3x workers have expressed deep concern over the ongoing nationwide hunger protests, urging organizers to engage in dialogue with the Federal Government to find a peaceful resolution. The protests, which have led to curfews and widespread disruptions, have severely impacted their livelihoods, leaving many struggling to survive without customers.
Monica James, who works on France Road, shared her plight with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), explaining that the curfew has left her without food for two days. “I have not eaten for two days because of the curfew; our customers are nowhere to be found,” she lamented. Monica emphasized that dialogue is the only way forward, urging the protesters to consider negotiating with the government.
Echoing her concerns, Deborah Iliya, a s£x worker on Yoruba Road, described the situation as dire. “This is horrible. I have not been able to find any customers,” she said. Hannatu Ibrahim from the Weatherhead area also called for an end to the protests, joining the growing voices pleading for a return to normalcy.
Caroline James, who operates from a brothel on Enugu Street in Sabon Gari, pointed out that the infiltration of hoodlums and the ensuing violence have further damaged their business. She appealed to the authorities to relax the curfew, stating that it has made it nearly impossible to conduct business.
The impact of the curfew extends beyond s£x workers. Moses John, a bar attendant, shared that business activities in Sabon Gari have come to a near halt, with hotels and bars struggling due to the absence of customers. Kenneth John, a goat head seller on Aitken Road, also expressed his frustration, noting that he has lost several heads of goats due to the lack of power supply.
One s£x worker, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed that some of her colleagues have been forced to share rooms due to the scarcity of customers during the protests. She mentioned that she had appointments with clients willing to pay between N30,000 and N40,000, but they were unable to follow through because of the tension and curfew.
As the situation continues to worsen, these individuals are pleading for an end to the protests and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
