The strike action embarked upon by the cattle and foodstuff dealers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) has driven up prices of beef, food and vegetables in the South. AUFCDN, an affiliate of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), commenced a nationwide strike last week following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum given to the federal government to attend to their demands. The Union demanded the protection of its members, payment of N475 billion compensation for lives of members and properties lost during...