29. Why we struck

<p>We discuss the short-lived general strike -- possibly Nigeria&#39;s first in a decade -- to understand it&#39;s links to the ongoing economic crisis. What caused the strike and why did it end so quickly? What led to the assault on Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC president? Did the strike contribute to rebuilding Labour&#39;s waning public legitimacy, or to further undermining it?</p>