OHANELE, CHIMDIUTO UGOCHI (2026) RESOLVING TRADE UNION DISPUTES IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY.
![[img]](https://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/style/images/fileicons/text.png) |
Text
Project.pdf Download (977kB) |
Abstract
ABSTRACT This research provides an abstract of the entire content of the Long Essay on the statutory and institutional structures in place for the settlement of trade union disputes in Nigeria. It can be noted from the background section that within the context of labour laws in Nigeria, the timely resolution of any form of trade union dispute assumes a very high level of significance and urgency because of the extremely high cost associated with its non- resolution to the workers, employers, and to the economy at large. This is despite the existence of constitutional provisions under Section 40 of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999, and a multi-level statutory structure from collective bargaining to conciliation, arbitration, and determination by the courts. Doctrinal research method was used for the investigation. This research relied on the use of content analysis of primary materials including statutes, case laws, conventions, treaties, as well as secondary materials including books and articles published in reputable journals. The major findings of the investigation include the following issues that threaten the success of the model; namely, ambiguities in the legislation, over broad essential services determination, and institutional weaknesses. More importantly, the inability to bind agreements to collective bargaining takes away the motivation for negotiations. In addition, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment suffers from a fundamental conflict of interest in disputes involving the public sector, while the Industrial Arbitration Panel is often circumvented. The recommendations call for the National Assembly to review the Trade Disputes Act and include provisions that will ensure the collective bargaining agreement becomes legally binding and enforceable through the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. The recommendation goes ahead to call for a reduced definition of what constitutes essential services and an independent National Labour Conciliation Service.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Other) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | K Law > K Law (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Law |
| Depositing User: | MABEL AMAECHI |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2026 11:30 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2026 11:30 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5934 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
