The individuals of Omagwa and Ipo communities in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State have barricaded the doorway of the Port Harcourt International Airport whereas protesting lack of energy provide and different facilities.
The protest has disrupted flight operations as air travellers are stranded, simply because the state of affairs has precipitated a gridlock stretching from the Airport Road to adjoining communities.
The protesters, who trooped out as early as 7am on Wednesday, lamented that regardless of internet hosting the worldwide airport and affected by noise air pollution each day, they aren’t paid any type of compensation and there aren’t any good faculties within the space.
One of the protesters, who gave his identify as Oki, accused the airport authorities of neglect, saying, “We in Omagwa and Ipo don’t have 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. ”
Details later…
All rights reserved. This materials, and different digital content material on this web site, might not be reproduced, revealed, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in complete or partially with out prior specific written permission from PUNCH.
Contact: [email protected]