Sunmonu Rejects IMF Programs at Ogun State Symposium

At a symposium held in Ogun State, trade unionist Sunmonu articulated the reasons behind the rejection of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) structural adjustment programs by African countries, including Nigeria. He criticized the orthodox economic policies imposed by the IMF and World Bank, asserting that they aimed to enslave rather than empower nations.

Sunmonu, who led the Nigeria Labour Congress from 1978 to 1984 and later served as the General Secretary of the African Trade Union Unity, acknowledged the intellectual contributions of Dr. Segun Osoba, a prominent scholar and labor activist.

Osoba's work has significantly influenced labor movements and social justice advocacy in Nigeria. Ibrahim Abdullahi, a prominent African social historian, also spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of remembering the struggles of the oppressed and the role of historians in defending popular memory.

The symposium underscored the need for continued advocacy for social justice and the legacy of intellectuals like Osoba in shaping Nigeria's labor history.