Laws and Employment in the Nigerian Extraction Sector

ABOUT THE BOOK

Laws and Employment in Nigeria’s Extractive Sector is written to 
provide students, lecturers, policymakers, and legal practitioners 
with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the legal and 
institutional frameworks governing labour relations within Nigeria’s oil 
and gas industry. The book bridges the gap between theory and practice by 
offering an in-depth analysis of statutes, case law, and international 
conventions that shape employment standards in the extractive sector.
In accessible and engaging language, this work unpacks complex legal 
ideas and industrial realities, making it particularly useful to readers new 
to labour law or resource governance. Each chapter is structured to enhance 
learning through illustrations, reflective questions, and applied examples 
drawn from the Nigerian experience.
The book examines key areas such as contracts of employment, labour 
standards, workplace safety, dispute resolution, corporate social 
responsibility, and the gendered dimensions of work in extractive 
communities. It also explores contemporary issues such as digitalization of 
labour, casualization, local content policies, and the blue economy.
Designed as both a teaching text and a research guide, the book aligns with 
the Nigerian Labour Act, the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), and relevant 
international labour instruments. It provides practical direction for 
understanding how employment relations in the extractive sector affect 
governance, social justice, and sustainable development.
Ultimately, the book serves as an essential companion for anyone 
interested in the intersection between law, work, and development in one 
of Nigeria’s most economically significant sectors.

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Contact:
Aderonke E. Adegbite
Tel.: +234-8034432735