Nigerian Protest Organizers Seek Police Protection for October 1st Nationwide Demonstration

A coalition of rights groups, including the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), Joint Action Front (JAF), and Pan-African Consciousness Renaissance (PACOR-Nigeria), has formally requested security protection from the Nigerian Police for participants in the upcoming October 1st nationwide protest.

The protest, aimed at peacefully opposing “anti-poor policies” implemented by the current administration, will commence at Ikeja under bridge in Lagos at 7:30 am.

Hassan Soweto, national coordinator of the Education Rights Campaign, emphasized the importance of this movement, stating, “We invite you on another journey to redeem our nation as we continue to stand against the anti-poor policies of this regime.”

The organizers have reminded the Police of their obligation under Section 83(4) of the Police Establishment Act 2020 to provide adequate security for citizens participating in public meetings, rallies, and protests.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, has been specifically requested to ensure participants’ safety.

This protest serves as a warning to the Tinubu administration to address the organizers’ demands promptly, with further protests threatened if their voices remain unheard.

Protest Details:

– Date: October 1st

– Location: Ikeja under bridge, Lagos

– Time: 7:30 am

– Objective: Raise awareness and voice concerns about government policies