MINILS holds pre-May Day lecture

MINILS holds pre-May Day lecture, advocates stronger synergy between workers and management

The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, on Wednesday held a pre-May Day lecture, where management emphasised the need for stronger synergy and mutual understanding between workers and management as a foundation for productivity, industrial harmony and organisational growth.

Speaking during the event, the Director-General/Chief Executive of the institute, Comr. Issa Aremu, stressed the critical role of labour in organisational growth, noting that workers remain the driving force behind wealth creation.

“Labour creates wealth; that is why we should celebrate labour,” he said.

The DG emphasised that effective collaboration and mutual understanding between management and staff are essential for productivity and institutional progress, adding that no organisation can thrive without a harmonious working relationship.

He disclosed that his administration had spent about N94 million on workers’ welfare over the past five years as part of efforts to improve staff well-being.

The DG also commended the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for ongoing efforts aimed at securing increased allowances for workers nationwide.

As part of activities marking the 2026 International Workers’ Day, he announced that MINILS management had concluded plans to pay staff 10 per cent of their monthly gross salary in celebration of May Day.

Reaffirming MINILS’ status as Nigeria’s premier labour institute, he said the organisation would continue striving to provide the best for its workforce while urging employees to remain focused, dedicated and committed to their duties.

Earlier in her remarks, the Acting Head of Department, Special Duties, Mrs Rachel Solomon, traced the history and significance of May Day celebrations and expressed appreciation to the Director-General for initiating and supporting the pre-May Day programme.

The event featured lectures and discussions centred on the theme, “Re-Inventing Labour Management Relations in MINILS,” with the Director of Human Resource Management, Dr Danjuma Lawan; Director of Trade Union Education, Mr Raji Michael; and Acting Head of Department, Labour Management Relations, Dr Moshood Lawal, serving as key speakers, while the chairmen of the Senior Staff Association (SSA), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Chairperson Women Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress and a representative of National Association of People with Physical Disabilities participated as discussants.