Youths in Sokoto State on Thursday morning had trooped out in their large numbers. This is to join their counterparts from across the country in the national protest against hunger.
Nigerians are protesting against economic hardship and bad governance in the country. It has been gathered that youths had placards with different text written on it.
Abdullahi Aliyu, who is also what of the protesters. Has lamented over the high cost of foodstuffs in the state.
He called on the Federal Government, to review some of its policies. So as to let the poor in the society breathe.
He said: “We have to join the protests to add our voice to what is happening in the country. We cannot continue like this in this country.“
“Our leaders must find a way to balance the situation. You cannot be claiming to work for us while the people you are working for are starving to death. Enough is enough”.
Some of the protesters were peaceful with the presence of security presence at the Round Meruwa Roundabout. While another set of protesters also gathered at the Sultan’s palace to express their grievances.
They appealed to the Federal Government to review its economic policies. One Mallam Saidu Abubakar, a motorist. Had appluded the Nigerian Police and other security agencies, for being able to control the situation. Because no case of violence has been reported in the state so far.
In Kwara State, the major roads in Ilorin, the state capital, were deserted. Although there is heavy security presence at government facilities. Which includes the Central Bank of Nigeria, the courts, and the government secretariat. The banks and government offices were also closed as workers did not report to work.
This is due to the anticipated protest that is expected to start today. Offices at the Kwara State secretariat were also closed due to fears of the protest.
Shops and banks in major commercial areas of the town, which includes, the General Post Office, Challenge. The Murtala Mohammed Road, Maraba, Taiwo, Agaka, and Oja Oba. This places were securely locked as traders did not open their stores.
