The public perception of the role of social media influencers in the End SARS protest

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The public perception of the role of social media influencers in the End SARS protest.

Abstract

The study examined the effect of the EndSars Protest on the Nigerian economy with specific set objectives to find out the causes of the EndSars protest in Nigeria ascertain the effect of the EndSars protest in Nigeria and proffer possible solutions to the causes of the EndSars protest in Nigeria. The study adopted the structural-functionalist theory and used the survey research method given the work coverage. Thus, the method of study was qualitative. Data were generated from secondary sources which included journal articles, newspapers and other online sources. Literature review however shows that SARS is notorious for its brutality and human rights abuses and the lack of accountability for their actions while the Nigerian economy suffered huge losses of billions of naira resulting from the protest. The Police Act, which was adopted in 1943, has broad discretionary powers in the hands of police officers, making the abuse of power possible. The study concludes that EndSars protest has left memories not just on the Nigerian people and her economy but on the global community on issues of police brutality in Nigeria. The study, therefore, recommends that state governments, in collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders (Civil Society Organizations and traditional/religious institutions)should create avenues for interaction with the general populace and listen to the millions of voices calling for police reform there should be great transformations in relationships between the police and communities and the Federal and State Governments should invest in youth employment to create sustainable economic opportunities for young people in the country thereby, growing the economy.