Organisers of the #FearlessInOctober protests have released the time and convergence venues for the event, scheduled to commence on October 1, 2024 until the demands of the protesters are answered.
The nationwide protests aim to highlight the pressing issues of hunger and economic hardship, and draw the attention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the plight of Nigerians as a result of its policies.
Take It Back Movement in a tweet on its X handle on Tuesday stated that Lagos State protesters are to gather at Ikeja Under Bridge at 7:30 am. The convergence point for protesters in Rivers State was identified as Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt, with participants asked to assemble by 7:30 am.
Borno State’s protesters will converge at the Arewa Youth For Peace Office, located on Damaturu Road, with a starting time of 8:00 am. In Yobe State, the venue is Damaturu Main Roundabout, opposite the Old Motor Park to Maiduguri Road, and protesters are expected arrive by 8:00 am.
The location for Kwara state is Ilorin Post Office Under-bridge and protesters are expected to be there by 8:00 am.
The #FearlessInOctober protest seeks to mobilise citizens to demand better governance and urgent action from the government to address widespread issues affecting the populace.
The organisers have urged all Nigerians to join the movement in pursuit of a more accountable and responsive leadership.
