The Northern Initiative for Growth, a coalition of civil society organizations, has formally notified the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) of a planned peaceful protest across Northern Nigeria on August 1, 2024.
According to a statement released by the group, the protest aims to draw attention to pressing issues affecting the region, including economic development, security, and good governance.
The group emphasized its commitment to peaceful assembly and expression, as guaranteed by the Nigerian constitution. They assured the authorities that the protest would be conducted in a lawful and orderly manner, without any intent to disrupt public peace or safety.
The notification to the police and DSS is seen as a move to ensure a peaceful and collaborative exercise of democratic rights. The group has called on all participants to remain peaceful and law-abiding during the protest.
The authorities have yet to respond to the notification, but the group remains hopeful that their message will be heard and addressed by the relevant stakeholders.
