ELLAN Conference 2025
Theme:
Employment Law at a Crossroads: Reflecting on the Past Decade of Decent Work Advocacy; Charting the Next
A Gathering of Experts & Thought Leaders in Labour & Employment Law
The Employment and Labour Lawyers Association of Nigeria (ELLAN) marked a major milestone in 2025 with the inaugural ELLAN Labour Law Conference, a landmark gathering of legal professionals, academics, corporate leaders, and policymakers committed to shaping the future of employment and labour law in Nigeria.
Held on 9th July 2025 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the conference drew attention to a decade of labour law advocacy, policy transformation, and workplace reform, while setting the tone for the future.
300+
Attendants
20+
Law Firms
A FORUM FOR STRATEGY & REFLECTION
Key Highlights
Messages & Memories
I had fun at the @ELLANNIGERIA Debate last week articulating my team’s position on the classification of platform workers and listening to the opposing side’s debate.
Mary EkemezieFounder & Lead Facilitator, ME Consult
Congratulations to ELLAN on a decade of thought leadership in Nigeria’s labour and employment law space.
Chimezie Victor C. Ihekweazu, SANPrincipal Partner, C.V.C Ihekweazu & Co
Your pioneering efforts remain essential to legal and economic development
Frequently asked questions
Why Does it Matter?
The conference was more than a knowledge-sharing event; it was a bold statement on ELLAN’s growing influence as a hub for expertise, dialogue, and leadership in employment and labour law.
From seasoned judges to rising legal professionals, participants shared perspectives on Nigeria’s labour law journey and envisioned a future anchored in fairness, innovation, and legal excellence.
What Next?
ELLAN’s 2025 conference set the pace for deeper collaboration across sectors. It highlighted the need for a responsive legal framework that balances employer interests, employee protection, and socio-economic realities.
With momentum from this groundbreaking gathering, ELLAN continues its mission to be the preferred resource for stakeholders seeking high-level expertise in employment and labour law in Nigeria.
