BREAKING: August 1 protests begin in Ibadan [PHOTOS]

The nationwide protests against widespread hunger and scarcity of essential commodities across the country have started in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

DAILY POST reports that the protests were led by various groups and organisations that are championing the welfare of the citizens.

The groups and organisations have taken over some strategic locations in Ibadan.

DAILY POST reports that one of the protests started in front of the University of Ibadan a few hours ago, while another one started at Iwo Road. Another protest started at Mokola Roundabout, while another one started at Dugbe. One of the protesting groups passed through the University of Ibadan, Bodija and Secretariat Road.

The procession that started at Mokola Roundabout passed through University College Hospital (UCH), Total Garden and Agodi Gate.

The protesting groups are currently around the major areas of the ancient city.

A human rights activist, Abiodun Bamgboye, insisted that the protest would last for ten days.

Bamgboye, who spoke 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.

“We are converging at the front of the University of Ibadan today and we are aware that other groups are currently at Mokola Roundabout, Iwo Road, Challenge and Dugbe. We will march and sensitise the people on our demands on a daily basis,” he said.