Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu
After staying indoors on the first day of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, residents of Enugu metropolis have thronged out to resume economic activities.
It will be recalled that our correspondent reported that streets and markets of Enugu were largely deserted on August 1, the first day of the protest. Later in the day, a video showing about nine persons with placards surfaced online.
However, after the first day of the protest, streets and markets started bubbling on Friday morning.
A tour around the Enugu metropolis on Friday, revealed that economic activities returned to normal.
Mayor, Ogbete, Kenyatta, Gariki, New Market, and many others had activities, with commuters plying roads to eke out a living.
Also, banks, offices and street shops opened for businesses as more residents were seen on the streets. However, soldiers still occupied strategic places.
Our correspondent spoke with an Enugu man (names withheld) preparing for his wedding tomorrow.
“Preparations for my wedding are in top gear and I’m grateful that it wouldn’t be interrupted.
“The city is busy and I’m putting finishing touches to everything”, he said.