Labour Laws and Industrial Relations Practice in Nigeria

OBJECTIVE
• Familiarize participants with the relevant enactments and legislations in relation to labour law in Nigeria.
• Describe a valid contract of employment without impediments.
• Explain the nature of an employee based on their employment.
• Differentiate between various terms in an employment contract.
• State the duties and obligations of parties in a contract of employment.
• Discuss the remedies available to wrongfully dismissed employees.
• Explain the operational structures of a trade union.
• Describe the consequences and advantages of industrial actions like strikes, picketing, and lock-outs.
Course Content:
• Concept of Industrial Relations
• Objectives of Industrial Relations
• Importance of Industrial Relations to a Country
• Actors of Industrial Relations
• Trade Unions: Definition, Aims, Structure, and Functions
• Employer’s Organization: Definition, Aims, Structure, and Functions
• Collective Bargaining: Definition and Structure
• Benefits of Collective Bargaining
• Causes of Industrial Conflicts
• Resolution of Industrial Conflicts
• Effects of Industrial Conflicts
• Introduction to Labour Economics
• Labour Management Relations

FOR WHOM:
Executive Management, Human Resources Managers and Personnel Admin Managers, Heads of Departments, Industrial Relations Managers, Safety Managers, Lawyers, Members of the Workers Unions and other Managers who perform related functions in the Public Sectors.

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 17th – 20th Feb, 2026
2ND BATCH: 16th – 19th Jun, 2026
3RD BATCH: 13th –  16th Oct, 2026