Theme:
“Access to Labour Justice for All: Prevention and Resolution of Labour Disputes”
Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT)
Registration Link: https://gqr.sh/QQac
In commemoration of Workers’ Day 2025, the Nigerian Bar Association Employment and Labour Relations Committee will hold its Maiden Workers’ Day Interactive Session — a timely and highly significant gathering themed, “Access to Labour Justice for All: Prevention and Resolution of Labour Disputes.”
The session aims to ignite meaningful conversations around improving access to labour justice, bridging systemic gaps, and providing practical pathways for preventing and resolving employment disputes in Nigeria’s evolving work environment.
Distinguished Speakers:
Hon. Justice B.B. Kanyip
President, National Industrial Court of Nigeria
Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip is a highly respected jurist and the current President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. He is celebrated for his vast expertise in labour law and for leading crucial reforms to enhance the effectiveness, accessibility, and fairness of labour dispute adjudication nationwide.
Comrade Joseph Ajaero
President, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)
A fearless advocate for workers’ rights, Comrade Joseph Ajaero is a distinguished labour leader and President of the NLC. His robust engagement with governments, employers, and international bodies has consistently protected and advanced the welfare and dignity of Nigerian workers.
Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde
Director-General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA)
As Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde leads Nigeria’s premier employers’ body, fostering harmony in industrial relations and promoting enterprise growth. His expertise in corporate governance and negotiation is instrumental in bridging relations between employers and the workforce.
Mrs. Titilola Akinlawon, SAN
Managing Partner, Akinlawon and Ajomo
A trailblazer in the Nigerian legal landscape, Mrs. Titilola Akinlawon, SAN, brings decades of experience in employment law, litigation, and arbitration. Her distinguished career underscores her commitment to advancing alternative dispute resolution in labour and commercial sectors.
Folabi Kuti, SAN
Chairman, NBA Employment and Labour Relations Committee
Folabi Kuti, SAN, is a preeminent authority in employment law and dispute resolution. As the Chairman of the NBA Employment and Labour Relations Committee, he has spearheaded several initiatives to strengthen employment law practice and advance labour justice reforms across Nigeria.
Significance of the Session:
The session represents a major milestone for the NBA Employment and Labour Relations Committee, reinforcing the Nigerian Bar Association’s commitment to shaping a fair and functional labour justice system.
Key objectives include:
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Enhancing Awareness: Empowering lawyers, employees, employers, and policymakers with practical knowledge on dispute prevention and resolution.
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Building Synergy: Bridging the judiciary, labour unions, and the private sector for a more harmonious and resilient industrial environment.
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Driving Solutions: Moving beyond rhetoric to actionable strategies for ensuring justice and fairness in workplace relations.
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Celebrating Workers: Marking Workers’ Day not just with celebrations, but with impactful dialogue for change.
At a time of technological disruption, global shifts in work culture, and renewed calls for employee protection, the NBA Workers’ Day Interactive Session 2025 is set to make a defining contribution toward a just and equitable labour system in Nigeria.
Registration:
Interested participants are encouraged to register via https://gqr.sh/QQac or by scanning the QR Code Above:
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