Commercial sex workers in Kano have called on the organizers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. They expressed their concerns to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, highlighting the severe disruptions caused by the ongoing protests.
“The protests have made it impossible for us to find clients and earn a living,” said Monica James, a sex worker on France Road. “I haven’t eaten for two days due to the curfew. We need dialogue to find a solution.”
Deborah Iliya, another sex worker on Yoruba Road, echoed James’ concerns. “The situation is dire because we have no clients,” she said. “We urge the protest organizers to pause the demonstrations and negotiate with the government.”
Hannatu Ibrahim from Weather Head Area also expressed her distress. “We want the protests to end so that we can return to our normal lives,” she said.
Caroline James, who works in a brothel on Enugu Street in Sabon Gari, noted the infiltration of hoodlums and the subsequent violence. “We had clients willing to pay up to N40,000, but they couldn’t make it because of the curfew and unrest,” she said.
“Some of my colleagues have had to share rooms because there are no customers,” said another sex worker who requested anonymity. “We need the curfew to be relaxed so that we can work.”
Moses John, a bar attendant in Sabon Gari, reported that the curfew had severely impacted business. “Hotels and bars are empty,” he said.
Kenneth John, a dealer in Esi Ewu (goat head) on Aitken Road, also noted the negative effects of the curfew. “I’m losing money because of power outages,” he said.
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