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PICTORIAL: CSOs, Youth groups protest in Lagos over insecurity, economic hardship

From The Punch · () English

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  • Civil society groups, youth organizations, and trade unions protested in Lagos, Nigeria, against rising insecurity and economic hardship.
  • Protesters carried placards demanding an end to "anti-people policies," hunger, and calling for a living wage and job creation.
  • The demonstration highlighted growing public concerns over the deteriorating living conditions and increasing crime rates across the country.

A coalition of civil society organizations, trade unions, and youth groups took to the streets of Lagos on Friday to protest worsening insecurity and the escalating cost of living in Nigeria.

End all anti-people policies now

— ProtestersDisplayed on placards during the demonstration in Lagos.

Converging at Ikeja Under Bridge, the demonstrators voiced their discontent with the Federal Government's handling of the nation's economic and security crises. They carried placards with messages such as "End all anti-people policies now," "End hunger," and "Tinubu has failed Nigeria," demanding urgent government action.

End hunger

— ProtestersDisplayed on placards during the demonstration in Lagos.

The protest underscored the growing public frustration over deteriorating living conditions, inflation's impact on households and businesses, and a perceived rise in insecurity across various parts of the country. The coalition stated the mass action was a response to what they termed worsening insecurity, escalating economic hardship, and policies detrimental to ordinary Nigerians.

Decent minimum wage

— ProtestersDisplayed on placards during the demonstration in Lagos.

Participants urged authorities at all levels to prioritize citizens' welfare and security. They called for policies that ease economic pressure and improve living standards, including a decent minimum wage and mass job creation. The demonstration reflects widespread public concern amid ongoing challenges with inflation and security.

No democracy without security

— ProtestersDisplayed on placards during the demonstration in Lagos.
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