To be the go-to resource for employment and labour-related insight in Nigeria, offering legal thought leadership, expert guidance, and collaborative solutions to help stakeholders navigate an ever-changing world of work.
Nigeria’s Leading Voice on Employment and Labour Law
What We Do
Our People
Founded in 2015, the Employment and Labour Lawyers Association of Nigeria (ELLAN) is the premier professional body for lawyers, academics, and practitioners working in the field of employment and labour law across Nigeria. Conceived to bridge the gap between the evolving world of work and legal advocacy, ELLAN has grown into a thriving network of professionals committed to promoting fairness, expertise, and innovation in the employment law space.
Since its incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2019 as a non-governmental organization, ELLAN has provided a vibrant platform for legal minds to engage, contribute, and lead on issues that matter, from workplace rights and industrial harmony to policy reform and regulatory compliance. Our community includes legal experts, HR professionals, in-house counsel, union representatives, public sector stakeholders, and civil society actors who share a common goal: the promotion of decent work and justice in the workplace.
ABOUT ELLAN
Our mission is to be the go-to resource for employment and labour-related insight in Nigeria
ELLAN’s members are widely recognized for their depth of knowledge and practical experience. Through conferences, publications, training, and public interest engagements, we continue to shape the development of employment law in Nigeria, while amplifying the voices of those it affects most.
Trusted
Specialized
Areas of Focus
The advisory opinion has received wide acclaim and has helped many stakeholders navigate these turbulent times, as the culture of work in Nigeria tilts towards digital and remote working.
ELLAN is renowned for its bespoke monthly webinars on topical subject matters relating to employment and labour law.
Pro Bono Legal Services
We have a wide range of experience in dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution strategies for resolving employment and labour disputes.
Our Structure
Events Committee
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-impact conferences, seminars, and community events that bring together thought leaders across the employment and labour law space.
Public Interest Advocacy Committee
Drives ELLAN’s engagement with public institutions, workers’ rights campaigns, legislative reform, and socio-legal issues that affect the Nigerian workforce.
Publication Committee
Oversees the research, writing, and publication of thought leadership materials, including the ELLAN Employment and Labour Law Journal, blogs, position papers, and policy briefs.