At least 250 Nigerians in Toronto will defy the bitter Canadian winter, and join millions of their compatriots at home and abroad, in a solidarity rally against social and harsh economic conditions in Nigeria. The rally is billed to take place in Toronto, Canada’s largest city and economic hub. Nigerians at home and across the globe have come out strong in their respective localities to denounce the impoverishment and the added financial constraints of the fuel subsidy removal. This removal has increased the price by 100% overnight, which will undoubtedly unleash further impoverishment on Nigerians.
Nigeria Canadian Solidarity Group is demanding:
(1) Immediate reinstatement of the fuel subsidy;
(2) Immediate action of the Government to protect all citizens of Nigeria regardless of ethnicity and religion;
(3) Credible steps to arrest corruption;
(4) Good governance and promotion of Rule of Law.
The Nigeria Canadian Solidarity Rally is scheduled for:
DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2012
TIME: 2PM – 5PM
VENUE: DUNDAS SQUARE (DUNDAS/YONGE), DOWNTOWN TORONTO
Conveners:
Dotun Olanrewaju (647) 896 6461
Isaac Osuoka (416) 568 5529
Dr. Anthony Kola-Olusanya (416) 456 0759 anthony.olusanya@gmail.com
