Nigeria: Protest scheduled in Abuja December 20

Event

The "5 million March For Good Governance" civil society group will hold a demonstration in Abuja on Friday, December 20, to demand an overhaul of the constitution. Participants plan to gather at the National Assembly, though the exact time of the gathering was not immediately available. As of Wednesday, December 18, authorities did not announce whether the protest will be allowed.

A heightened security presence and transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the protest.

Advice

Individuals in Abuja are advised to monitor developments, avoid all demonstrations, anticipate transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.