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Summary
On March 22, 2025, Feminist NGO Siren Co led marches across Nigeria in support of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and to raise awareness about **workplace harassment. The demonstration, tagged “#SirensForSenNatasha: March Against Workplace Harassment,” brought together advocates demanding stronger protections for women in professional spaces.
On Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025, a feminist non-governmental organisation, Siren Co, organized simultaneous marches across five major Nigerian cities— Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Benin— to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and take a stand against workplace harassment.
The demonstrations, tagged “#SirensForSenNatasha: March Against Workplace Harassment,” commenced at 10 a.m., drawing attention to the persistent issue of harassment in professional environments and showing solidarity with the senator.
This comes amidst the unlawful suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan after speaking out on sexual harassment she faced from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, highlighting the challenges women face in workplaces across Nigeria. Siren Co’s initiative aimed to amplify her efforts and demand systemic changes that protect women from discrimination and harassment.
Participants carried banners, chanted slogans, and educated market women on the streets while calling for stricter policies and accountability in workplaces. The march emphasised the need for legal reforms and societal shifts to create safer environments for women in various professional sectors.
