Nigeria, Nov. 20 -- The International Trade Union Congress (ITUC-Africa), has demanded the repatriation of Africa's stolen wealth stashed in developed economies.

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, said this during the ITUC 4th Ordinary Congress held in Abuja.

Speaking at the congress which had as its theme "Unite and Make a Difference" Mr Wabba, who is also the ITUC president, said "the failed narrative for Africa must be reversed, we are not failed people."

"Instead of free trade, we demand fair trade. Africa wants to add value to her raw materials and create jobs for our teeming youth," he said.

"Africa does not need another handout. Africa does not need another loan from Bretton Woods Institutions. Afr...