Traffic on the Awolowo Road leading to the under-bridge Ikeja mounted as the protesters gathered, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards. Recall that the National body of the NLC had on February 16 declared a two-day protest over the high cost of living, fixed for February 27 and February 28.
The protesters were seen on Tuesday in Ikeja as early as 8:00 am and there was heavy police presence also seen at the Ikeja under bridge. Speaking before the march began at 9:15 am, the Lagos State Chairman, NLC, Funmi Sessi, said that the protest was against the economic hardship faced by workers and Nigerians at large.
“The price of foodstuff has gone beyond the reach of Nigerians; the price of rice has gone up and beans as well.
