Socio-economic activities, interrupted on Thursday by the nationwide  #EndBadGovernance protest in Lagos, are gradually returning.

Okota, Ejigbo, Isolo, Lekki and other areas recorded vehicular movements and business activities. Shops, malls and other businesses were opened while street and roadside trading picked up.

Police vehicles stationed on Thursday at the Ago Roundabout on Okota Road were no longer there, but a few policemen were around.

People went about their normal activities.

However, Libra Transport Company premises at Ago Roundabout were still under lock.

Offices of the Young Shall Grow Transport Company and Peace Mass Transit at Mazamaza Park were still locked at the time of this report.

At the Jakande Gate axis of Isolo, business activities picked up on the second day of the protest. Many shops were opened for businesses, and popular supermarkets –  Jendor and Justrite – were also opened for activities.

Guaranty Trust Bank, Eco Bank, Access Bank, First Bank, and other banks on the axis were operating.

Security operatives were seen at different spots from Jakande Gate to Iyana-Ejigbo.

A resident, Esther Agbonifo, expressed delight that socio-economic activities were picking up.

Ms Agbonifo said the protesters had made their voices heard and did not need to carry on for 10 days as they planned.

“We need to let the government know we are suffering, but they (protesters) should not let the protest last for 10 days because hoodlums might hijack it to cause problems,” she said.

Lekki Phase 1 remained orderly and peaceful on the second day of the protest.

Police officers were stationed at the Admiralty and Ikoyi Link Bridge toll gates of the area to maintain law and order while the residents were going about their normal businesses.

There were no signs of protest at the time of this report.

Major supermarkets, shops and banks were open for businesses, contrary to the situation on Thursday when the protest began. 

(NAN)