Pa Mike Imoudu: A Pioneer of Labor Movements in Nigeria and a 21st Century Perspective
Comrade Olumuyiwa Dada, at Trade Union Congress, Southwest Labour Summit 2024 By Olumide Olumuyiwa Dada, ACIPM, HRPL Categories: Labour Law/Human Resource Pa Michael Athokhamien Omnibus Imoudu, affectionately known as Pa Imoudu, was a prominent figure in the Nigerian labor movement during the colonial era. His relentless fight for workers' rights and social justice left an indelible mark on Nigeria's history. This article delves into Pa Imoudu's experiences as both an employee and an employer, comparing and contrasting his struggles with the trends in employee-employer relationships in the 21st century. Pa Mike Imoudu: The Employee Pa Imoudu's journey as an employee began after completing his primary education. He first worked as a linesman in the Posts and Telegraphs Department 1 . He later transitioned to the Nigeria Railways, initially working as a general laborer, then as an apprentice turner, before finally becoming a journeyman 2 . It was during his time wit...