Mohammed Shosanya
The Labour Writers Association of Nigeria,LAWAN,will hold its workshop on September 5 at the Radisson Blue,Ikeja,in Lagos.
The theme of the conference is: “Challenges of Nigeria’s Economy Downturn:Survival Option For Workers”.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of LAWAN, Comrade Toba Agboola, the workshop will 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.
The statement quoted that Presidents of Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero and Trade Union Congress (TUC) Comrade Festus Osifo,will speak at the workshop.
Besides,the Human Resources Director of Cadbury, Dr Wole Odubayo will deliver keynote speech,while other other guest speakers include Director General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Mr Wale-Smatt Oyerinde; Director General of NASU, Comrade Peters Adeyemi and Chief Executive of Edge Forth, Mr Sherif Adekoya.
According to the statement,other guests expected at the event include Honorable Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; Director General of PENCOM, Omolola Oloworaran; Director General of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye; Director General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies MINILS , Comrade Issa Aremu; CEO of Centre For the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) , Mr Muda Yusuf among others.
Besides,recognition of excellence will be given to some stakeholders in the economy at the workshop.
LAWAN,comprises members of the fourth estate of the realm in the print and electronic media organisation covering the labour sector.
The association organises capacity building workshop annually for its members on how to best deliver on its core responsibility as journalists.