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Lagos worshippers mark Good Friday with Stations of the Cross

On April 3, worshippers carried wooden crosses through Lagos districts including Yaba and Ikeja in a Good Friday procession that combined religious observance with public expressions of resilience amid inflation, job insecurity and violence.

Apr 3rd 2026 · Nigeria

Insights

  • Processions moved through Yaba and Ikeja and paused to pray at stations recalling Jesus's final hours.
  • Participants carried wooden crosses and wore biblical costumes during the April 3 procession.
  • Many said the ritual resonated more this year because of rising prices, transport costs and job insecurity.
  • Recent market reporting shows food staples remain expensive across Lagos despite some easing from previous peaks.
  • Good Friday is a public holiday in Nigeria and draws large crowds, reflecting the country's sizable Christian population.

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