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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Ref:
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
- 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
- CHALLENGES OF LABOUR UNIONS IN NIGERIA
Fee: N105,000
CONTENTS
- Principles of Trade Unionism 2. Challenges of Collective Bargaining in Nigeria 3. Politics and the Practice of Unionism in Nigeria
- 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
- Labour Unions & Conflict Management in Nigeria 2. Collective Bargaining, Strikes and the Quest for Industrial Peace in Nigeria
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Strategic Grievance Handling and Settlement Procedure 2. Informal Resolution and Training 3. Formal Submission and Investigation
- 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
- The Role of Welfare Facilities in Collective Bargaining 2. The Negotiation Process for Welfare Facilities 3. Needs Assessment
- 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
- Key Principles of Change Management 2. Communication Strategies in Change Management 3. Securing Leadership Buy-in
- 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
- 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
- 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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