WAPCO - "Slave Camp" "When I started work here 5 years ago I could see very clearly - now I couldn’t see very well, thanks to WAPCO". These words, made by a WAPCO worker give a clear indication of condition of work in this "slave-camp". The working conditions are no better than most other factories. It follows the all too familiar pattern in Nigeria - more work, less pay.
The Living Hell of Everyday life for Workers in Lagos, Nigeria We spoke to two workers in Lagos (Nigeria) who described the conditions of work in the various factories they have worked in. A really horrifying account.
Life and Struggles of the Working People: Multiple Plights of Nigerian Workers The labour and toil of workers has created vast material resources capable of assuring a better standard of living for Nigerian workers. However, what happens to this wealth? What reward does the Nigerian worker get from his sweat and toil?
Nigeria: The revolutionary essence of Fela Kuti's music In this article, the comrades of the Nigerian Marxist journal, Workers' Alternative, examine the revolutionary essence of the music and songs of the late Afro-beat master, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who died on August 2, 1997. The article was originally written on the first anniversary of his death. This artist was and still is extremely popular among African workers and youth for the radical and revolutionary content of his lyrics.
Nigerian Rulers Attempt to Avert Growing Discontent The ruling class of Nigeria is facing a dilemma. The Indonesian revolution has brought home to them what could happen in Nigeria in the coming period. As in Indonesia, one man at the top was attempting to hold onto power in spite of the growing undercurrents of discontent among the masses. The overwhelming majority of the Nigerian population wants an end to military rule. That is why people came onto the streets to celebrate the death of the hated dictator, Sani Abacha, in June.
