By Bimbola Oyesola
Leaderships of organised labour and captains of industry are expected to speak at the 2024 Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) workshop scheduled for September 5 in Lagos.
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and his Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) counterpart, Festus Osifo, are expected to lead the labour train to the event, holding at Radisson Blu, Ikeja.
Human resources director of Cadbury, Dr. Wole Odubayo, is slated to deliver the keynote speech, while other guest speakers, including director-general, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Mr. Wale-Smatt Oyerinde; general secretary, NASU, Peters Adeyemi, and chief executive of Edge Forth, Mr. Sherif Adekoya, are also expected to grace the event.
They are expected to speak on the theme of the workshop, “Challenges of Nigeria’s Economic Downturn: Survival Option for Workers.”
Other guests expected at the event include Minister of Labour and Employment, Mrs. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; DG of PENCOM, Omolola Oloworaran; DG of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye; DG, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Issa Aremu; and CEO of Centre For the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Mr Muda Yusuf among others.
In a statement signed by the chairman of LAWAN, Toba Agboola, the workshop is expected to address core issues in the economy as it bothers on the workers’ welfare.
“This year’s workshop will give room for interactions with relevant agencies, companies, unions, and stakeholders on the best ways the association can collaborate towards having a robust economy.
“Expectedly, the workshop will address core issues in the economy as it bothers on the workers’ welfare.
‘It promises to be exciting as attendees will gain valuable insights, network with peers, and engage in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of labor and employment in Nigeria,” he said.