For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria
CDWR’S INTERVENTION LEADS TO LEGAL AND POLITICAL VICTORY AS INDUSTRIAL COURT ORDERS REINSTATEMENT OF NURSE THOMAS AND AWARDS DAMAGES The Lagos Division of the National Industrial Court (NIS) has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Nurse Thomas Olamide to her duty post at the Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese (Now Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese).
Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns the extortionist and land/property-grabbing activities of Oba of Ijora in some parts of Ajegunle in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government of Lagos State. This land/property grabbing is carried out through brute force of invasion of people’s homes, attack on occupants of the property including the landlord and tenants and wanton destruction of the property.
We Appeal for more National and International Solidarity as Matter Adjourned till September 12, 2025 On Monday, August 11, 2025, the criminal charge brought against Comrade Abiodun Bamigboye, a labour and socialist activist popularly known as Abbey Trotsky, by the Nigeria Police, acting at the behest of the management of Sumal Foods Limited, Ibadan, came up for hearing once again.
Unremitted N82bn contributory pension deductions for 17 years by Ogun government: CDWR supports the ongoing indefinite strike by workers Calls for a series of mass actions and not limiting the strike to a sit-at-home action CDWR condemns threats and intimidations of labour leaders and call on the government to accede to workers’ demands without delay The Campaign for Democratic and
Real Progress Requires Concrete Commitment of Makinde Government to Adequate Funding CDWR Cautions the Institution’s Administration against Undue Interference in NASU’s Affairs, Intimidation of Its Members, and Continued Anti-Labour Practices The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Oyo State Chapter, sees the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, by Governor Seyi Makinde as mere symbolism.
WE CONDEMN THE AREA COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIONS AND THE FCT MINISTER FOR OWING WORKERS MASS PROTEST UNTIL THE DEMANDS OF THE WORKERS ARE MET! The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Abuja Chapter, sternly condemns the refusal of the 6 Area Council chairmen and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet the demands of FCT Area council workers who have
CDWR CALLS ON WORKING MASSES AND YOUTH TO JOIN JUNE-12 PROTESTS TO RESIST ANTI-POOR POLICIES AND ATTACKS ON DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS AND CONTINUE THE STRUGGLE TO ACTUALIZE REAL DEMOCRACY June 12 signifies the struggle of the working masses for an enthronement of democratic rule with the hope that it would produce a better country wherein the needs of the masses are
Needless Deaths on Ikangba/Agoro(Old Lagos-Benin) road Gov. Dapo Abiodun should immediately construct speed breakers, provide lightings and road signs to avert further deaths CDWR demands payment of compensation to the deceased families by government and urges residents to embark on mass actions to compel the state government to act without delay The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Ogun
CDWR Calls for a Struggle Against Precarious Work Practices Outsourcing and contract staffing are exploitative practices wherein employers shift their workforce onto the payrolls of third-party labour contractors and this practice has been growing like wildfire in Nigeria over the last fifteen years, affecting both the private and public sectors. Flourishing sectors such as banking, oil and gas, aviation, telecommunications,
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns Egbin Power Plc management for resisting negotiation of Condition of Service with workers and their union. Egbin Power Plant workers and the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have made several efforts towards negotiating a Condition of Service with the Egbin Power Plants management but sadly to no avail. By CDWR
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) calls on trade unions, pro-masses’ organizations, and activists to support the demand for an immediate end to the continuous persecution of Comrade Abiodun Bamigboye (Abbey Trotsky) on trumped-up criminal charges by the police at the instance of the management of the SUMAL FOOD LIMITED Ibadan. Abbey Trotsky is the Oyo State Coordinator
CDWR Calls NLC, TUC JNC and Civil Society Organizations to Compel Gov. Abiodun to Address the Plights of Workers’ and Retirees By Eko John Nicholas, Coordinator, CDWR Ogun State Workers and the poor masses of Ogun state have been thrown into worsening economic hardships occasioned by the Dapo Abiodun-led APC government increasing attacks on the democratic rights of workers and
CALLS ON WORKERS AND ACTIVISTS TO UNITE IN BUILDING A DEMOCRATIC AND FIGHTING TRADE UNION MOVEMENT The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) felicitates with workers in Nigeria and globally on this year’s May Day. Workers’ Day (May Day) is historically a day of reflection of the past struggles and how the trade union movement should be strengthened to
After needless deaths on the newly rehabilitated portions of Ikangba/Agoro road(old Lagos/Benin road) the Dapo Abiodun government should provide speed breakers, lighting and road signs without delay to save lives. CDWR calls on residents to organize mass actions to compel the government to do the needful. The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Ogun State chapter, wishes to draw
Trial Commences a Week after Supreme Court’s admittance of Appeal against Disqualification of Abbey’s Counsel Next Adjourned Date: 6th June, 2025 The hearing of the case between the Police and Abbey Trotsky at the instance of Sumal Food Limited resumed today, Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, before Magistrate Court 6, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State. The case involves four-count charges—conspiracy to commit
CDWR DEMANDS A CONDITION OF SERVICE FOR EGBIN POWER WORKERS AND AN END TO EXPLOITATIVE CONTRACT STAFFING AND OTHER ANTI-PEOPLE POLICIES AT EGBIN POWER PLC The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns Egbin Power Plc management for resisting negotiation of Condition of Service with workers and their union. Egbin Power Plant workers and the National Union of Electricity
The CDWR holds public symposium and calls on workers to organize actions to reject the bills and fight for a political alternative. By Davy Fidel On Tuesday 11 March 2025, the Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights (CDWR) organized a public symposium to discuss the implications of President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly for working
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns the response from the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) concerning the inhumane treatment and exploitation of Lagos State sweepers. Rather than addressing the grave issues raised, LAWMA’s response was a futile attempt to save face, revealing its complicity in the unjust and exploitative system it oversees in connivance with contractors
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights (CDWR) organized a symposium over the Tax Reform Bill on Tuesday March 11, 2025 to discuss and put forward a pro-labour/poor/masses tax positions. The symposium took place in Lagos and had participants from the trade unions, civil society organisations. CDWR also presented its position on the tax reform through the launch of its
At least 53 trade union and civil society activists gathered on Tuesday, March 11, at the International Press Centre (IPC), Ogba, Lagos for a public symposium organized by the Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights (CDWR) on the Tax Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly. The Lagos State Councils of both the NLC and TUC were represented in addition