By Fatima Mukhtar
Hundreds of protesters on Friday took to the streets of Lagos in a peaceful march from Ikeja Bridge to Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Government, to express anger over worsening hunger and ongoing demolitions in Oworonshoki.
The demonstration, organised by the “Take It Back Movement” in collaboration with other civil society groups, drew large crowds of residents carrying placards with inscriptions such as “End Hunger Now”, “Stop the Demolitions”, and “Housing Is a Human Right.”
Protesters accused the Lagos State Government of implementing what they described as “anti-poor policies” and demolishing homes without proper notice or alternative housing for displaced residents. Many claimed that the recent demolitions in Oworonshoki had rendered families homeless and deepened the city’s poverty crisis.
The protest, which began around 10 a.m., saw demonstrators marching through major routes under tight security provided by the police and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps. Upon reaching the Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, the protesters demanded an audience with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu or a senior government representative to address their grievances.
Despite the tension, the protest remained largely peaceful, with security operatives maintaining order throughout the march.
Organisers vowed that the campaign against hunger and forced evictions would continue until authorities take concrete steps to address the plight of affected residents.
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