ELLAN to host inaugural Employment and Labour Law Conference in Lagos

Registration is currently open for the inaugural Employment and Labour Law Conference, scheduled to take place on 9th July 2025 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This significant event is hosted by the Employment and Labour Lawyers Association of Nigeria (ELLAN) and aims to gather prominent figures from the legal profession, academia, and industry to analyse the evolution of employment and industrial relations law over the past decade in Nigeria.

The conference seeks to address a variety of critical topics concerning the current and future landscape of employment law. Among the key issues to be discussed are:

1. Decent Work in Nigeria and Africa: This session will explore legal advancements, existing structural gaps, and potential new directions within the context of decent work.

2. The Bench, the Bar & the Boardroom: Focusing on a decade of advocacy for decent work by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, this discussion aims to reflect on the collaboration between various stakeholders in the legal and corporate sectors.

3. The State of Employment Law in Practice: This topic will scrutinise the ongoing challenges of bridging the gap between legal frameworks and workplace realities, an essential aspect for both practitioners and employers.

4. Employment Law and Social Justice in Africa: This session will consider the regulation of employment and industrial law to address the needs of a new generation, placing social justice at the forefront of legal discussions.

5. Classifying Gig Workers as Employees: This contentious topic will address whether recognising gig workers as employees safeguards their rights or whether it stifles innovation within the sector.

The registration fees for attendees vary, with an early bird rate set at N35,000 for bookings made from 1st April 2025 to 10th June 2025. Following this period, the normal registration fee will be N50,000. For international delegates, the registration fee is priced at $50. Interested participants can secure their places through the conference registration link.

The organisers are also extending opportunities for sponsorship, inviting interested organisations to contribute to the event. Further details can be obtained by contacting ELLAN via email at [email protected] or by calling 08122199438.

Omono Blessing Omaghomi, the Chair of the Conference Planning Committee, encourages professionals and stakeholders in the employment and labour law sector to participate in this timely event. The engagement of diverse perspectives will be invaluable in shaping discussions surrounding the current challenges and opportunities in workplace legislation.

This conference marks a pivotal platform for professionals dedicated to the advancement of employment law and industrial relations in Nigeria, aiming to foster collaboration and innovation within the industry. As the event approaches, anticipation is building within the legal community regarding the insights and resolutions that will emerge from discussions among esteemed participants.