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Derogations and restrictions on the right to strike under international law: the case of Nigeria

This paper explores a neglected aspect of legislative reform, derogations and restrictions on the exercise of the right to strike in Nigeria. It draws on the international labour standards established by the International Labour Organisation to assess the derogations and restrictions on the right to strike. The paper argues that despite the important function of the right to strike, Nigeria lags far behind international standards and therefore infringes its obligations under international law through excessive derogations and restrictions placed on the right to strike, particularly in the essential services, the oil and gas sectors, export-processing zones, the right to picketing, and in interests disputes. The conclusion is that these violations must be redressed and the right to strike strengthened to enable collective bargaining to perform the important role envisaged in Nigeria's system of industrial relations.