Benin City Youths Barricade Lagos Expressway Over Rising Hardship
On Tuesday, aggrieved youths barricaded a section of the busy Benin-Lagos Expressway near UNIBEN’s Ugbowo Campus, bringing traffic to a standstill. The blockade caused severe gridlock and stranded commuters on one of Nigeria’s key transport corridors linking the South-West and South-South regions. Protesters carried placards demanding relief from high food prices, rising transport costs and job shortages. They urged government intervention to improve living conditions and access to basic amenities. Security operatives monitored the demonstration as community leaders appealed for calm and dialogue. Observers say the unrest highlights the urgent need for responsive economic policies.
Use The App To Win ₦1m
Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.