NIGERIAN NATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCES: SEE DETAILS IN THE CONTENT.

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This is to inform all Federal, States and Local Government offices, ministries, institutions and MDAs as well as private companies and organisations that the under-mentioned seminars and workshops for labour-related officers and labour leaders have been scheduled to hold as indicated on attached flyers. Intending sponsors and/or participants should contact the coordinators on the phone numbers provided.

The African Labour Research and Education Institute (ALREI) is the Independent Research and Education Institute of International Trade Union Congress (ITUC-Africa). We support, stimulate and reinforce the African Trade Union Movement. We are collaborating with Atison Associates in organising the underlisted seminars and workshops for the benefit of Nigerian workers, labour leaders and all related stakeholders. Kindly send the names of your nominees to us through SMS or Whatsapp to enable us prepare adequately for your participation. Payment is through cash or certified bank draft payable to Atison Igaojo Associates; Account Number: 4112017711; Sort Code: 050280074; Bank: Ecobank.

Names of participants and payments should be sent to us at least two weeks before each date. Kindly call or send list of nominees to 07052459215, 08033772200.

The Conferences are coordinated by Atison Associates with Resource supports from officers of Federal Ministry of Labour, Nigerian Bar Association, Trade Union Congress and the Nigeria Labour Congress.

For further information call: 08033772200, 07052459215. Note that registration of participants commences on the first day by 2.00 pm on first day at all venues.

Yours faithfully,

Barr. N. O. Usman

Secretary, Coordinating Committee

NIGERIAN NATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCES

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Honourable Ministers of All Federal Ministries

All Heads of Federal Departments, Commissions, Educational Institutions & Agencies

The Commissioners of All States Ministries

All Heads of States Departments, Commissions, Educational Institutions & Agencies

All Vice Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts of Federal/State/Private Universities, Polytechnics/Monotechnics and COEs

All MDs/GMs/Heads of Private Companies and Organizations in Nigeria

All Local Government Executive Chairmen

The Chairmen/Secretaries of All Labour Unions and Associations in Nigeria

Route Internationale d’Atakpamé, Centre FOPADESC, Agoè-Nyivé, BP 4401, Lomé-Togo

Tél: +228 22255710, Email: alrei@ituc-africa.org

Coordinators: Atison Associates, Block 117, Flat 3,Maroko Street,PW, Kubwa, Abuja,

07052459215, 08033772200

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Date: 15th September, 2025

ALREI/NLCPC/ATS/2301/Vol.1/1018

the Independent Research and Education Institute of ITUC-Africa

NIGERIAN NATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCES

001 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND DECISION MAKING METHODS

Fee: N125, 000

This seminar is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and frameworks needed to tackle challenges and make sound decisions in a modern workplace. Participants will learn how to move beyond a reactive approach to problems and instead adopt a systematic, proactive, and collaborative mind-set

CONTENTS

  1. Understanding the Foundation: Problem-Solving and Decision-Making II. The Problem-Solving Process: A Step-by-Step

Guide III. Decision-Making Methods and Models IV. Key Skills for Success V. Interactive Activities and

Case Studies

AUDIENCE

Labour Union Leaders, Trade Union Leaders and Workers Associations, Legal Advisers, Labour

relations, Human Resource officers, Personnel and Admin Officers, Officials and members of Trade Unions and Employers’ Associations,

Human Resource/ Personnel/Industrial Relations/Employee Relations Managers and Officers, Legal Relations Officers, Legal practitioners

VENUES AND DATES

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JAN.19-22,2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – APR.26-30,2026

Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – JUN. 16-19,2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUL. 21-24,2026

Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – AUG. 26-29, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – SEP. 23-26, 2026

Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – DEC. 1-4,2026

 

  1. CHALLENGES OF LABOUR UNIONS IN NIGERIA

Fee: N105,000

CONTENTS

  1. Principles of Trade Unionism 2. Challenges of Collective Bargaining in Nigeria 3. Politics and the Practice of Unionism in Nigeria
  2. Corruption and Self-Interest among Labour Leaders 5. Enforce-ability of Collective Agreement in Nigeria 6. Unions, Productivity and Industrial Relations Situation

AUDIENCE

Labour Union Leaders, Trade Union Leaders and Workers Associations, Legal Advisers, Admin Officers, Personnel Officers, Labour relations, Human Resource Officers, All Workers can attend.

VENUES AND DATES

Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – FEB.23-27,2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu, MAY 25-29,2026

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUN.24-27,2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-JUL.28-31, 2026

Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – SEP. 2-5, 2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – NOV. 3-6, 2026

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – DEC. 8-11, 2026

 

003 LABOUR/TRADE UNIONS RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Fee: N125.000

CONTENTS

  1. Labour Unions & Conflict Management in Nigeria 2. Collective Bargaining, Strikes and the Quest for Industrial Peace in Nigeria
  2. Challenges and Prospects of Effective Industrial Conflict Resolution in Nigeria 4. Need for Training and Development of Union Leaders

and Members 5. Using ICT Tools in Managing Trade Unions 6. Assessment and Management of Destructive of Union Members

AUDIENCE

Labour Union Leaders, Trade Union Leaders and Workers Associations, Legal Advisers, Labor Relations, Admin Officers, Human Resource Managers

VENUES AND DATES

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – NOV.18-22,2025 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu-APRI – 13-17,2026

Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – JUN.2-5,2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – JUL.7-10, 2026

Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – AUG. 11-14, 2026 Goshen Hotel, Lokoja – SEP. 2-5, 2026

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – NOV. 10-13, 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – DEC. 15-18, 2026

004 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGIES IN LABOUR STRUGGLE

Fee: N105,000

CONTENTS

1.Administration of the 2.Collective Bargaining Agreement 3.Strikes: Company Rights and Employee Rights 4.Introduction to Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations 5.Grievance Procedure 6.Economic Impact of Collective Bargaining

AUDIENCE

The programme is designed for Trade Union Leadership, Management Staff, Human resource Managers, Employee Relations Managers and Union Members

VENUES AND DATES

Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – DEC. 15-18,2025 Goshen Hotel, Lokoja – MAR, 26-30,2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – APRI 13-17,2026

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – MAY 4-8,2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – JUN.2-5,2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – JUL.7-10, 2026

Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – AUG. 11-14, 2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – OCT. 13-16,2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – NOV. 10-13, 2026

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005 LAWS RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AND DISCIPLINE OF STAFF IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Fee: N125,000

CONTENTS

1.Laws Relating to Employment and Discipline of Staff in Higher Institutions in Nigeria 2.Procedures in Recruitment and Promotion of Staff in Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria 3.Specific Guidelines in the Discipline of Staff in higher Institution of Learning in Nigeria 4.Human Resources Management Problems in Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria 5.Grievance Redress Mechanism in Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria

AUDIENCE

Management Officers in Higher Institutions, Legal Officers, Officials and Members of Trade Unions, Officials of Senior Staff Associations.

VENUES AND DATES

Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – MAR.24-27,2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – APR.20-24,2026

Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – MAY 19-22,2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – JUL.14-17, 2026

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – AUG. 16-21, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – OCT. 17-20, 2026

006 UNDERSTANDING LEGAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF NIGERIAN WORKERS

Fee: N120,000

CONTENTS

1.Overview of the Legal Rights and Privileges of Nigerian Workers 2.The Workers’ Rights in Nigeria: Myth Or Reality? 3.The Role of Organised Labour in the Current Anti-Corruption Struggle of the FGN 4.Democratic Rights of Nigerian Workers 5.Measuring the Democratic Rights of Nigerian Workers by International Standards

AUDIENCE

  1. All NLC & TUC Officials and Affiliated Unions’ Officials, Officials of Senior Staff Associations. 2. Legal Advisers and Labour Relations

Officers in Public and Privage Organisations in Nigeria 3. Management Officers of Public and Private Organisations in Nigeria

VENUES AND DATES

Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – MAR.10-14,2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – APR.26-30,2026

Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – JUN.16-19, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUL. 21-24,2026

Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – AUG. 26-29, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – SEP. 23-26, 2026

Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – DEC. 1-4, 2026

 

007 LABOUR LAWS AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PRACTICE IN NIGERIA

FEE: 150,000

The workshop will identify all the conflicting interests and suggest best practice methods on how to professionally manage labour and

industrial relations in such a way that industrial peace and harmony are guaranteed.

CONTENT

– Basics of Industrial Relations Law and Practice in Nigeria – What employers usually require from Employees and Government – What employees usually require from Employers and Government – What Government usually requires from Employers and Employees – The expectations of the host community – The rights and duties of the Employer – The rights and duties of the Employee – The rights and duties of the Staff Union – Standard Workplace set-up – The rights and duties of Employers Unions – Workplace grievance procedure – Causes of Industrial dispute – Dispute Management Strategies – The Role of Law Enforcement Agents, the Courts and Government – Managing the Host Community – Enthroning a working social responsibility, culture and regime – Workplace Health, Security and Safety Issues – Emerging trends and future challenges

TARGET AUDIENCE:

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. Officials of Trade Unions, Joint Negotiation Councils and Employers’ Associations, Officials in Government MDAs Responsible for Industrial Relations and Employment practices, Human Resource/ Employee Relations/Industrial Relations Managers and Practitioners, etc.

VENUES AND DATES

Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 26-30 Jan. 2026 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 3-6 Feb. 2026

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 9-12 March 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-9-12 Mar 2026

Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu-4-8 May 2026

 

008 NEGOTIATION SKILLS FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL HARMONY

FEE: 115,00

CONTENTS

1.Fundamentals of Negotiation – negotiation mind-set 2. The Four Stages of Negotiation 3.Core Negotiation Concepts and Tools 4. Essential Skills for Effective Negotiators 5. Role-Playing Simulations 6.Personal Negotiation Style Assessment.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Officials of Government Agencies and Private Sector Organisations, responsible for Negotiations, Officials of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and their Affiliates, Officials of Employers’ Associations.

VENUES AND DATES

Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 06-10 April 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 6-10 July 2026

Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 13-17 July 2026 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 3-7 Aug. 2026 Modotel Hotel, by CBN Enugu – 17-21 Aug. 2026

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009

SUSTAINABLE HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES IN AN ORGANIZATION FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

FEE:N128,000

CONTENTS

  1. Understanding Sustainable Human Resources 2. Fostering a Socially Responsible Workplace 3. Key Pillars of Sustainable Human Relations Practice 4. Implementing Sustainable Human Relations in an Organisation 5. Promoting Environmental Consciousness 6. Challenges and the Way Forward

AUDIENCE: Officials of Government Agencies and Private Sector Organizations responsible for Human Resource Management Policy Formulation and

Implementation, Officials of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and their Affiliates, Officials of Employers’ Associations

DATES AND VENUES:

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 25-29 Aug. 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 7-11 Sept. 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 15-19 Sept 2026

Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 22-26 Sept 2026 Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu – 19-23 Oct. 2026

010

STRATEGIC GRIEVANCE HANDLING AND SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Fee: N120,000

CONTENTS

  1. Strategic Grievance Handling and Settlement Procedure 2. Informal Resolution and Training 3. Formal Submission and Investigation
  2. Strategic Settlement and Resolution 5. Follow-up and Systemic Analysis

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Officials of National Industrial Court (NIC) and other Government Institutions responsible for Labour

Administration, Legal Practitioners, Human Resource/Industrial Relations Managers/ Practitioners, members of JNC

DATES AND VENUES

Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 26-30 Jan. 2026 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 3-6 Feb. 2026 Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu – 16-19 Feb.2026

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 9-12 March 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 15-19 Sept 2026 Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu – 19-23 Oct. 2026

011

WELFARE FACILITIES AS AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN THE WORKPLACE

Fee: N125,000

CONTENTS

  1. The Role of Welfare Facilities in Collective Bargaining 2. The Negotiation Process for Welfare Facilities 3. Needs Assessment
  2. Cost-Benefit Analysis 5. Proposing and Prioritizing 6. Integration into the Collective Agreement

TARGET AUDIENCE: Officials of Trade Unions and Employers’ Associations, Employees, HR/IR Officers, Managers, Consultants and

Practitioners and Officials of Government and Private Institutions responsible for Labour Management Relations

DATES AND VENUES

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 9-12 March 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 9-12 Mar 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja – 06-10 April 2026

Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – 4-8 May 2026

012

CHANGE MANAGEMENT, FUTURE OF WORK AND EFFECTIVE LABOUR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

Fee: N135,000

CONTENTS

  1. Key Principles of Change Management 2. Communication Strategies in Change Management 3. Securing Leadership Buy-in
  2. Addressing Resistance Pro-actively 5. Models of Change Management 6. The Change Management Process

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Management and Officials of Government, MDAs, Human Resource/Employee/Industrial Relations Managers, Officers and Practitioners, Officials in charge

of Gender Issues at all Trade Union levels, Gender Desk Officers and other relevant /personnel in public and private sector organizations

DATES AND VENUES

Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 9-12 Mar 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 06-10 April 2026 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026

Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – 4-8 May 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 6-10 July 2026

013

ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION

FEE: N115,00

CONTENTS

  1. Understanding Conflicts 2. Sources of Conflicts 3. Conflict Management Styles 4. The Conflict Resolution Process 5. Setting the Stage

and Identifying the Core Issues 6.Key Skills for Conflict Resolution 7. Effective Communication and Mediation

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Officials of Trade Unions and, Employers’ Associations, Human Resource/Labour /Industrial Relations Officers and Managers in public and private sector orgs.

VENUES AND DATES

Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 1-5 June, 2026 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 8-12 June 2026

Goshen Hotel, Lokoja – 15-19 June 2026 Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu – 23-27 Jun 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 6-10 July 2026

014

LABOUR ADMINISTRATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Fee: N134 000

CONTENTS

  1. The Role of Effective Labour Administration in Organisational Transformation 2. Policy and Legal Compliance 3. Social Dialogue and Communication

4.Training and Development 5. Dispute Resolution 6, Data-Driving Decision Making 7. Advantages for Organisational Transformation

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Officials of government institutions responsible for Iabour administration, officials of trade unions, employers’ associations and other officers concerned with labour and employment relations in public and private sector organizations.

VENUES AND DATES

UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 6-10 July 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 13-17 July 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 27-31 July 2026

Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 3-7 Aug. 2026 Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu – 17-21 Aug. 2026

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