

Alexis Akwagyiram
Bureau chief for Reuters in Lagos, Nigeria. Expert on Nigerian politics and social movements.
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Oct 26, 2020 • 25min
#EndSARS
Alexis Akwagyiram, bureau chief for Reuters in Lagos, shares insights into the #EndSARS movement, a powerful protest against police brutality in Nigeria. He discusses how youth activism, spurred by social media, has spotlighted systemic issues like police violence and unemployment. The chaos in Lekki encapsulates the tension, while parallels with global movements like Black Lives Matter highlight a universal struggle for justice. Akwagyiram emphasizes the movement's potential to drive political change and invigorate civic engagement among Nigeria's youth.


