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1902 - 2005 / Nigeria

Michael Imoudu

The Railway Man Who Challenged Empire

Michael Imoudu began as a railway worker in colonial Nigeria, where he saw how African workers were treated unfairly. Through unions, protests and strikes, he helped turn demands for fair pay into a powerful call for dignity, justice and self-rule.

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01From Village to Railway Yard3 min
02When Workers Found Their Voice3 min
03The Strike That Shook Nigeria3 min

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