List of protests in Nigeria

This is a list of protests in Nigeria, from the colonial rule to present day.

Year Day Name People Location Notes Image
1929 6 December Aba Women's Riot Eastern Nigeria The women protested against tax levies imposed by the colonial government. It led to the death of many of the women.[1]
1947 27 November Abeokuta Women's Revolt Alake's Palace, Abeokuta The women protested against an unfair tax regime which led to the abdication of the then Alake of Egbaland, Oba Sir Ladapo Ademola II and the abolition of the tax regime by the colonial government.[1]
1978 17 April Ali Must Go Universities nationwide A 50 kobo increase in student fees sparked the protests.[2]
1989 24 May - June Anti-SAP riots Universities nationwide The protests occurred as a result of the effects of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-imposed Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) introduced by the Ibrahim Babangida-led government.[3]
1993 June 12 Protests
  • Nigerians
 South West Nigeria The protests occurred as an aftermath of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential elections by Ibrahim Babangida.[4]
2012 2-14 January Occupy Nigeria
  • Nigerians
 Nigeria (including the diaspora) Nigerians protested against the removal of fuel subsidies and eventual price hikes by the Goodluck Jonathan government. It led to the reinstatement of the subsidy and a review of the Federal Government spending.[5][6]
2017 End SARS
  • Nigerians
 Nigeria (including the diaspora) The protests are against police brutality meted out by a now-defunct specialised police unit known as the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).[7] A memorial protest was held on 20 October 2021 to mark the first anniversary of the October 2020 Lekki toll gate shooting.[8]
Protesters at the endSARS protest in Lagos, Nigeria 92 - cropped
Protesters at the endSARS protest in Lagos, Nigeria 92 - cropped

References

  1. ^ a b "History Of Protests In Nigeria: Reactions And Consequences". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  2. ^ "How 50 kobo increase in food caused nationwide students' protest". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  3. ^ Hiltzik, Michael. A. "Nigeria Austerity Program Causes Deep Political Discontent : Africa: The results could be significant for the rest of the continent. Meanwhile, 'SAP' jokes go on and on". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  4. ^ Lewis, Peter M. (July 1994). "Endgame in Nigeria? The Politics of a Failed Democratic Transition". African Affairs. 93 (372): 323–340. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a098722. JSTOR 723365.
  5. ^ Ohuocha, Chijioke (9 January 2012). "Nigeria fuel protests turn violent, two killed". reuters.com. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Strike panicked Jonathan". Vanguard News. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  7. ^ Busari, Stephanie. "Nigeria's youth finds its voice with the EndSARS protest movement". CNN. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  8. ^ "End SARS.Memorial". Cable.ng. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
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