FCT roads deserted, banks shut down as protests get underway

Economic activities in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT came to a standstill on Thursday following the commencement of the #EndBadGovernance protest.

DAILY POST reports that Nigerians, particularly youths, who are angered by the prevailing economic situation in the country, are currently protesting across the 36 states and the FCT.

The protest, according to the organisers, is aimed at drawing the attention of both the federal and state governments to the economic situation.

DAILY POST correspondents who monitored situations across the nation’s capital on Thursday morning observed that major roads were deserted with stranded passengers across the territory.

The ever-busy Berger Bridge and other places see a few vehicular movements. Banks and other financial institutions were also closed due to fear of attacks by hoodlums who may hijack the demonstration.

The popular Utako market was shut down, with several shops and plazas under lock and key.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, had predicted that the protest could cost Nigeria an estimated daily loss of N400,000 if not properly managed.

The nationwide protest is expected to last for 10 days, according to the organisers.

There are fears that the protest may worsen the security situation in the country. However, DAILY POST observed on Thursday that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies were at strategic places in the territory.