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The 1945 general strike in the womb of history, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

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Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf writes about the struggle for June 12.

By 9 August, the strike became so severe that the residents of Beau telegraphed high ranking colonial officials in Lagos and Enugu, that the: “Labour situation Victoria division seriously deteriorating. Intimidation against loyal workers and assaults on Europeans increasing. Probable that more Police will be required and request 80 be ordered stand by in case […]

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