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ITF: Nigeria general strike enters second day

London, UK - "The airports are paralysed and only one inward flight has been allowed to land, for humanitarian reasons"

Commenting on the national strike in Nigeria which has now entered its second day and is still growing, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) general secretary David Cockroft said: "Nigeria's unions are at the forefront of this strike, which is sweeping the country". ITF African regional secretary Joe Katende added: "Nigeria’s unions, including its transport unions, are united behind thi...

fra/pec - 1136842
Rome, Italy, 01/10/2012 17:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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