National Day of Mourning

Nigeria Mourns

May 27, 2018 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

 #NigeriaMourns National Day of Mourning  

"Tomorrow’s victims would be today’s survivors. Those who have died would not die again. The next set to be killed would be from those of us alive. So it’s in all our interest to take a stand against this menace''.

Aisha Yesufu (Activist)

Dear Friend,  As we enter the final hours into the National Day of Mourning & Remembrance, the actions of every single person and organization counts.  In honour of the more than 3,000 persons who have died across the country this year alone, we request your active participation in the symbolic actions we will undertake.   We ask that you lead and get your staff, colleagues and the communities you serve to take simple actions like:  1) Black: Wear black & get your colleagues / staff to do same. Take pictures & share online.    2) Poster: If possible, print the poster below and place in front of your office or on your desk!    3) Silence at Noon: If you have names for those who have died in your state, read them out & say a prayer!    4) Flag: If you have a flag, fly it at half-mast.    5) Hashtags: Use them generate awareness: 

#NigeriaMourns #NationalDayOfMourning #OneDeathTooMany #WeAreAllWeHave 

6) Solemn Assemblies: Join one in your area.

S/N

Location

State

Time

1

Unity Fountain

Abuja

10am

2

Allen Roundabout

Ikeja, Lagos

10am

3

IMSU Junction

Owerri

10am

4

Okpara Avenue

Enugu

10am

5

JF Tarka Foundation

Makurdi

10am

6

Lekki side, Lekki Ikoyi Bridge

Lekki, Lagos

7:30am

7

Olokun Hall

Ishaga Isolo, Lagos

11am

8

Wuntin Market

Bauchi

10am

9

Gusau Central Prayer Eid Grounds

Gusau, Zamfara

9am

10

Nigeria Embassy

Pretoria

10am

11

House of Justice

Kaduna

11am

12

Budgit Office, 55 Moleye Street

Yaba, Lagos

10am

We really are all we have. From Abia to Zamfara, Nigerian lives MUST matter!God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!

'Yemi Adamolekun

Executive Director