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We are the Nigerian workers

crushed by the hikes of

fuel, food and fees.

We understand no subsidy

We have heard so many speeches

We cannot accept stories of subsidies.

We are the Nigerian workers

Suffering and smiling 

under the weight of cruel laws

that restricts us from achieving 

our dreams and aspirations.

We are the needy Nigerians 

Improvised by leaders whose 

sons and daughters flies jet 

to attend parties.

We chose to march barefoot

to register our anger against 

those who loot our common wealth

and present smooth smiling face 

to our plights.

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Chidiebere Enyia is an author based in Owerri Imo State. He writes poetry, short story and essays. He is a journalist and an environmental activist. He is the author of
Once Upon A Hard Time (novel) and Chants of a Messenger Poet (poetry). He has been published in journals and Anthologist, Magazines and Newspapers. His area of interest is in African literature, Modern European literature and Oral literature. He is a performing poet and Columnist with National Newsbreak.