12 Tips to a Safe and Effective Protest Participation
The right to protest is a fundamental right enshrined and protected by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, best practices on protesting safely and how to protect yourself and others while protesting has become an essential knowledge for every citizen in this day and age. Therefore, the following are some ways to conduct a peaceful and effective protest in a country like Nigeria: 1. Choose or identify the protest leader or leaders once you arrive at the point where the protest is to commence. This may be one leader per day or rotational leadership during the course of one day depending on the shape the protest will take, and the number of hours intended on the said day. Always follow instructions from event organizers or leaders about where to protest and when to move. 2. Assign town criers - 3 persons are suitable for this role, one in the front of the pack, one in the middle and one at the back. These persons are to amplify with the aid of a battery powered p...
