Residents of Diko town in Niger State, Nigeria, protested the state government’s acquisition of 500 hectares of farmland. The land is intended for an industrial solar farming project connected to Abuja Steel Mills Limited. Unusually, the protest was led by individuals dressed in full masquerade regalia, highlighting the cultural significance of the land. The demonstration was peaceful, expressing local opposition to the project. The acquisition impacts agricultural land used by the community. Vanguard News reported on the event, signaling its local importance. The protest underscores growing tensions between renewable energy development and local land rights.