At the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), one of the most anticipated breakout sessions will spotlight a theme of great national relevance: “Effective Workplace Compensation”.
This session will critically examine fair and sustainable remuneration systems, interrogating how equitable pay, welfare structures, and benefits shape productivity, employee retention, and professional ethics. More than a matter of salaries, the discourse strikes at the very heart of workplace justice—with direct implications for lawyers as employers, employees, and advocates.
The session promises robust conversations on the pressing realities of Nigeria’s labor market, offering clear strategies for strengthening compensation structures that are fair, competitive, and sustainable.
Spotlight on Speakers
Mr. Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye (Lead Speaker)
Managing Director and CEO of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), appointed in July 2024 by President Bola Tinubu. A seasoned legal and corporate finance expert, Faleye has pioneered reforms in social security, growing compliance contributions by 26% and streamlining compensation processes. His leadership is grounded in accountability, systemic reform, and worker protection.
Musa Abdul-Lateef
General Manager, Compliance, NSITF. With over 30 years of dedicated service, Musa has become a key figure in enforcement, compliance, and social security policy. An academic scholar with an MBA, MPhil, and ongoing PhD studies, his research centers on transformational leadership and sustainable workplace systems.
Mrs. Nkiru Ede-Ogunnaike, Esq. (mni)
General Manager, Head of Claims & Compensation, NSITF. A dual-qualified solicitor (England & Wales, Nigeria) with over 28 years of legal practice in the UK and Nigeria. A graduate of the University of East London and member of the National Institute (SEC 45, NIPSS), she embodies professional excellence in legal advice, policy design, and strategic management.
Mr. Innocent Eremionkhale
General Manager, Legal Services, NSITF. A versatile lawyer with extensive practice in corporate and arbitration law. His professional affiliations include the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. He has built a reputation for diplomacy, critical thinking, and organizational leadership.
Madu Kelechi Cynthia, Esq.
Lecturer and researcher at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo. With a Master’s in Climate Change Law and Policy and ongoing PhD research, Cynthia brings a strong academic perspective. Her paper for the session—“Effective Workplace Compensation”—explores practical reforms and highlights the human side of compensation, advocating that employees must be valued as assets rather than disposable resources.
Moderator: Folabi Kuti, SAN
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and respected thought leader in labor and workplace relations, will steer the conversation, ensuring clarity, depth, and practical takeaways for all participants.
Session Details for Conferees
Date: Today, Tuesday, 26th August 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue: 4th Marquee (to the left, Friendship Centre – Chief Adetunji Fadyro Hall)
The Resounding Call
This session is not just another panel—it is a call to action. In a rapidly evolving economy where employees face rising costs, demanding workloads, and stagnant pay, effective workplace compensation is the bridge between justice and exploitation.
The session challenges lawyers, policymakers, and business leaders alike: If justice begins at the workplace, what systems are we building to ensure equity, dignity, and sustainability?
Delegates at the NBA 2025 AGC are urged not to miss this breakout. The insights shared here will ripple far beyond the Bar, shaping the broader world of work in Nigeria.
