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Industrial Law and the Productive Capacity of Labour in Nigeria
Industrial Law and the Productive Capacity of Labour in Nigeria

Author(s): Matthew Enya Nwocha
Subject(s): International Law, Labor relations
Published by: Національний юридичний університет імені Ярослава Мудрого
Keywords: National economy; development; employee; labour law; productivity; industrial relationship; labour disputes; adjudication;

Summary/Abstract: This Paper has discussed the various employment laws in the country and the inherent defects in them that have impacted negatively on staff productivity. The Paper came against the background of the low productive output of the Nigerian worker that has adversely affected the growth of the national economy and created room for fraud and corruption in the public service as well as the private sector. The Paper has found that aside of defective labour laws, the mentality of Nigerian courts to labour disputes,the negative attitude of Nigerian workers and poor work ethics, and the poor conditions of service in the labour sector all contribute to low output and productivity. Therefore, the Paper has suggested ways that these negative trends can be reversed among them, the amendment of the extant industrial laws and improvement of the working conditions of the Nigerian employee.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 137
  • Page Range: 192-207
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English