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[JUST IN] Decades Of Darkness: Port Harcourt Airport Communities Protest Neglect, Disrupt Flight Services

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9 months ago

Mar 27, 2024.

Port Harcourt Airport Communities Protest

Port Harcourt Airport Communities Protest Neglect, Disrupt Flight Services.
Flight disruptions strand travelers; gridlock grips Airport Road and nearby areas.
Demonstrators demand compensation for noise pollution, inadequate schooling, highlighting years of neglect.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Residents from Omagwa and Ipo communities in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State have barricaded the entrance to the Port Harcourt International Airport to express their grievances over the lack of power supply and essential amenities.

As a result of this protest, flight operations have been halted, leaving air travelers stranded. The ensuing gridlock has affected traffic flow along Airport Road and neighboring areas.

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The protesters, gathering as early as 7 am on Wednesday, expressed frustration over the lack of compensation despite hosting the international airport and enduring daily noise pollution, highlighting the absence of adequate schools in the area.

Accusing the airport authorities of neglect, Oki, a protester, voiced his concerns, asserting, “We in Omagwa and Ipo haven’t had light for over 10 years. We want compensation for the noise pollution coming from the airport every day. We are tired. That is why we are here.”