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Physically challenged people protest in Port Harcourt (Photos)

The protesters are unhappy with the rate of unemployment of physically-challenged individuals in the country

According to an eyewitness, the protesters were unhappy with the rate of unemployment of physically-challenged individuals in the country, especially based on their conditions.

The protesters blocked the popular Aba Road this morning to express their grievance with the fact that they don't get the same opportunities as able-bodied people.

They called on the government address the bias against physically-challenged Nigerians by employers.

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