The Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) will hold its annual conference on October 10th ,2025, at Golden Tulip Hotel, Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The event, which will focus on the future of work in the era of Artificial Intelligence, will address how employers and the employees will explore and stay resilient amidst economic shift.
The General Secretary of Non Academic Staff Union, NASU, Comrade Peters Adeyemi, will chair the conference.
This was conveyed in a press statement signed by LAWAN Chairman,Comrade Toba Agboola and the Secretary,Comrade Adenike Ajiboye, the conference with the theme: ‘Future of Work in the Era’ of Artificial Intelligence: A Wake-Up Call for Stakeholders’.
According to the statement, the intent of the confab is to achieve a clear plan for securing successful mutual accountability and investment plans, crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth and development, particularly in areas of technology innovations, workers’ welfare, decent workplace and adoption of AI as means of sustainable job in the face of numerous challenges from inaction and job security.
The event will bring together technocrats and speakers from different sectors of the economy,the statement quoted.
It added speakers discuss different topics such as : Employers’ Preparation and Response to the AI Revolution in the Workplace; Job Security and the Future of Trade Unions in the AI Era; Social Security and Protection for Journalists Amid AI Disruption among others.
President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero,Trade Union Congress(TUC) President, Comrade Festus Osifo, Managing Director, NSITF Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, Director General PENCOM Ms Omolola Oloworaran and other dignitaries will grace the event .
