The National Vice President of the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists, Segun Kuti-George, said the fear of arson from the EndSARS protest still haunts Nigerian business owners who almost lost their factories.

“Our factories were nearly torched and we would have been without businesses,” Kuti-George told The PUNCH, recounting the joint experiences of business owners in the EndSARS protest.

Also referred to as the Hunger Protest, the demonstrations are scheduled for August 1, 2024, and most of the rallying seems to be done on social media platforms, most notably X, formerly known as Twitter.

In addition to the Nigerian political class, which has appealed to the sensibilities of protesters calling for calm and security agencies, which have warned against violence, business stakeholders have stated their desire for peaceful demonstrations.

According to the NASSI Vice President, more Nigerians would restrict their movements on the day of the planned protests, leading to a drop in foot traffic, which means a slower business day.

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