Women from the Ipo Community in Rivers State blocked the entrance of the Port Harcourt International Airport on Tuesday, June 25. They were protesting the lack of electricity and other essential services in their area. This marks the second protest in three months by members of the community.
The women arrived at the airport’s main entrance in Omagwa around 7 am on Tuesday, singing and dancing in their local dialect. They expressed dissatisfaction, stating that despite hosting the airport for decades, they have not received adequate benefits such as food and schools.
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The placards they carried bore messages such as “We deserve better treatment as the host community,” “We demand our citizens’ rights,” and “We want electricity in our community.” The protest led to traffic congestion, preventing passengers from accessing the airport.
Earlier this year, on March 27, they had protested but were calmed down by Sergeant Awuse, the former Chairman of the Rivers Traditional Rulers Council.
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