Industrial Peace Key to Economic Growth, Dingyadi Tells Labour Stakeholders
By Glory John
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, has said Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic growth and national development hinges on industrial harmony and stronger cooperation between workers and employers.
Dingyadi stated this in Abuja at the 8th Annual Registrar of Trade Unions Workshop, where he urged labour and management to view the workplace as a centre of collaboration rather than conflict.
Speaking at the event, themed “One Workplace, One Vision: Harmonizing Interests for Industrial Peace and Sustainable Growth,” the minister said productivity and national competitiveness can only be achieved where mutual respect, dialogue, and shared responsibility define labour relations.
“The workplace should not be a battlefield for contestation, but a platform for collaboration and a shared vision,” Dingyadi said. “Industrial harmony is not optional; it is fundamental to productivity, economic growth, and national development.”
He noted that Nigeria is operating in a challenging global environment marked by economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and evolving labour dynamics, stressing that trade unions remain critical partners in building fair, inclusive, and productive workplaces.
“Trade unions are indispensable in shaping workplaces that are equitable, stable, and productive across the country,” he said, adding that sustainable productivity depends on trust and constructive engagement between all parties.
The minister outlined the objectives of the workshop to include promoting open communication between labour and management, strengthening awareness of shared workplace goals, identifying and resolving potential conflicts before they escalate, and developing strategies that balance employee welfare with organisational growth.
Dingyadi urged stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and commit to practical actions that promote industrial peace.
“We must build a Nigeria where ‘One Workplace, One Vision’ is not just a theme, but a lived reality—where harmonised interests lead to industrial peace, and industrial peace drives sustainable growth and long-term productivity,” he said.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Salihu Usman, described the workshop as a strategic forum for strengthening labour-management relations nationwide.
Usman said the gathering would help stakeholders identify and address sources of workplace conflict while building trust and collaboration essential for industrial stability.
“This workshop rekindles our national commitment to dialogue and equips stakeholders with practical tools for conflict resolution,” he said. “A harmonious workforce remains one of Nigeria’s greatest assets for driving development.”
Participants at the workshop include labour leaders, employers’ representatives, and officials of trade unions, with discussions focused on fostering industrial peace as a foundation for economic resilience and inclusive growth.
