Economic activities in Enugu returned to normal on Friday as residents declined to participate in the nationwide protest against widespread hunger, corruption, and bad governance in Nigeria.

The city, unlike other parts of the country, remained relatively calm as banks, malls, markets, and petrol stations opened their doors for business.
The absence of residents in the streets was a marked contrast to the tense atmosphere that pervaded the city on Thursday, the first day of the protest, when banks in Abakpa were targeted by vandals.

Our Correspondent conducted a tour of various markets in Enugu and found that activities in these areas were largely unaffected by the attempted protest. The Main Market, Arrear Market, Old Park, Abakpa and Artisan Market were all bustling with customers and traders alike, indicating that the city’s economic life was not significantly disrupted.

Despite the failed protest, Enugu residents seemed to be focusing on their daily lives and livelihoods, perhaps reflecting a cautious attitude towards the potential risks and consequences of such demonstrations.