BREAKING: Tinubu, Wike In SHOCK As Angry Man Hits Abuja Street, Protests Because Of This [Watch Video]
In a video circulating on social media, a man dressed in Nigeria’ s green and white national colors held a banner reading ” Hunger dey, ” boldly expressing frustration over rising hunger in Abuja, Nigeria’ s Federal Capital Territory.
The protest, which took place despite a court ruling banning demonstrations in some part of the Abuja capital, was reported by SaharaReporters and cited by the LATEST_NEWS Blog. The man’ s solitary protest highlights a growing wave of dissatisfaction with the harsh economic realities facing many Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’ s administration.
As the cost of living continues to rise, some Abuja residents are adjusting by walking instead of taking public transportation. For many, walking has become a necessary alternative to deal with the soaring prices, especially of fuel, which have impacted transportation fares. In interviews, several residents shared how walking has become part of their daily lives, providing both financial relief and health benefits, even though it’ s not always their preferred choice.
One resident, Ibrahim Katsina, who works as a house agent, explained that he often walks short distances because he can’ t afford the rising cost of transportation. ” I don’ t enjoy trekking, ” he admitted. ” I do it because I can’ t keep up with the high fares, which are due to the increased petroleum prices. ” Mr. Katsina added that he is considering buying an electric bicycle to make moving around town easier, as he would prefer not to walk.
For George Aderogba, another Abuja resident, walking is a choice he embraces for health reasons, though he understands that others may not have the same option. Mr. Aderogba encouraged the federal government to prioritize fixing the country’ s major refineries, including those in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, to lower fuel costs and make fuel more accessible. ” Even though I walk for exercise and personal health, I understand that for many, walking is an economic necessity, ” he said.
Sumaila Ogbaje, a young professional, also noted the health benefits of walking. ” I walk as a form of exercise, something I have done since childhood, ” he said, explaining that walking allows him to stretch and stay active, and helps save on costs as well. ” With the current fuel situation, I find myself walking even more, and I’ ve noticed positive changes in my health as a result. ”
This trend of ” forced walking” among Abuja residents illustrates how Nigerians are adjusting to the economic changes following fuel subsidy removal and other government policies. Many say the government should prioritize accessible and affordable fuel options by ensuring that local refineries operate at full capacity, reducing dependence on imported fuel.
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The solitary protest in Abuja, combined with residents’ stories, reflects the frustration many Nigerians feel as they navigate these financial challenges. As citizens adapt to new ways of coping, the call for government intervention grows stronger, highlighting the urgent need for policies that address the root causes of the economic hardship facing the nation.
