What does NLC do in Nigeria?

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is an umbrella organization for trade unions in Nigeria.

Who is the current president of NLC in Nigeria?

Aliyu Wabba
Nigeria Labour Congress/Presidents

What are the trade unions in Nigeria?

Nigeria’s 10 most powerful trade unions

  • NLC: Nigeria Labour Congress.
  • NUPENG: National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers.
  • PENGASSAN – Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria.
  • NMA: Nigeria Medical Association.
  • ASUU: Academic Staff Union of Universities.
  • NUT: Nigeria Union of Teachers.

What is NLC work?

NLC employs multimodal means of transportation including road, train, sea and air to provide end-to-end solutions. Applied Technologies Institutes of NLC (ATINs) work as CSR project of the organization providing technical and vocational training to students.

Is it compulsory to join a trade union in Nigeria?

FORMATION OF TRADE UNIONS IN NIGERIA It should be noted that membership of Trade union in Nigeria is voluntary and no employee shall be forced to join any trade union or be victimized for refusing to join or remain a member.

How did trade unions start in Nigeria?

Introduction Organised trade unions officially started on Monday 19 August 1912 in Nigeria when workers in the then civil service organised themselves into trade unions as was done in Sierra Leone (Egboh, 1968).

Is ASUU under NLC?

“Members should remember that ASUU is an affiliate of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the principal officers of ASUU were part of the NLC National Executive Council that took the decision on the strike action.

When was Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC ) formed?

NLC HISTORY. The Nigeria Labour Congress [NLC] was formally constituted as the only national federation of trade unions in the country in 1978. Before then, four labour centres existed.

Which is the only National Federation of Trade Unions in Nigeria?

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) The Nigeria Labour Congress [NLC] was formally constituted as the only national federation of trade unions in the country in 1978. Before then, four labour centres existed. These are Nigeria Trade Union Congress [NTUC], Labour Unity Front [LUF], United Labour Congress [ULC] and Nigeria Workers Council [NWC].

What is the new beginning of the NLC?

ADEWALE ADEYANJU In the last decade, the NLC has been evolving through a policy of a ‘New Beginning’, which is enshrined in a vision that captures the imperative of rebuilding the movement towards a direction that makes it more relevant to its members and to the broad society at large.