The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening labour education, workforce development and capacity building for Nigerian workers.
In a goodwill message delivered at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Ilorin Township Stadium, Kwara State, the Director of Human Resource Management at MINILS, Dr Danjuma Lawan, who represented the Director-General of the Institute, Comrade Issa Aremu mni, said MINILS remains dedicated to providing qualitative and quantitative labour education tailored to the evolving needs of workers and trade unions across the country.
Lawan noted that the Institute remains focused on empowering workers through education, training, and professional development under the purposeful leadership of the Director-General and management team.
He described MINILS as a vital institution established to serve Nigerian workers by deepening labour knowledge, enhancing industrial relations, and equipping workers with the skills required for effective representation and national development.
Lawan emphasized that MINILS is fully prepared to meet the educational aspirations of workers through its expanding academic and professional programmes, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Employment Relations and Human Resources Management affiliated with the University of Ilorin, a Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling in partnership with GIZ, and National Diploma programmes in Industrial and Labour Relations.
He added that beyond academic training, the Institute also recognizes and honours individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of decent work and labour advancement in Nigeria and beyond.
Reiterating MINILS’ role as “the workers’ Institute,” Lawan encouraged workers, labour leaders and stakeholders to take advantage of the Institute’s broad range of educational and developmental services. He officially presented the institute’s training calendar to the Kwara State Head of Service, government officials and union leaders.
MINILS also joined other trade unions and labour stakeholders in the ceremonial Workers’ Day march past, proudly showcasing its 2026 training calendar and featuring solidarity with the Nigerian labour movement.
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