NBA-Employment And Labour Relations Committee Annual Workers’ Day Interactive Session- May 1, 2025
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Employment and Labour Relations Committee is pleased to invite you to its maiden May Day Dialogue, an annual event conceived by the Committee to commemorate Workers’ Day.
This year’s session, themed “Access to Labour Justice For All: Prevention and Resolution of Labour Dispute” aims to engage key stakeholders in a comprehensive discussion on contemporary labour law issues, with especial emphasis on access to labour justice for the realization of labour rights and the effective implementation of international best practices in the world of work.
Confirmed speakers at the session include:
· Hon Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip Phd FNIALS, President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN),
· Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),
· Mr Adewale Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA);
· Mrs. Titilola Akinlawon, SAN, Partner, Akinlawon & Ajomo
OBJECTIVES
• Enhance understanding of the concept of Labour Justice by discussing the concept of labour justice and its significance in the current economic climate;
• Highlight the collaborative roles of employers, employees, and government in ensuring fair labour practices.
• Highlight the legal and regulatory frameworks for labour dispute-resolution both in rights-based and interest-based disputes.
• Provide a platform for stakeholders to share insights on labour rights and the future of work.
• Generate actionable insights to improve labour laws and practices in Nigeria.
The session is fixed for May 1, 2025 at 4pm and will be delivered through Zoom platform. Please register for the session through this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oheYFv-8S_Gwi649bfVd7g#/registration
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.
Folabi Kuti, SAN
Chairman
