Authors :
MUSA ABDULAZEEZ. A; ANISHA MICHAEL. C
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7016195
Abstract :
This study “This study was on the assessment
of the contribution of Nigerian Union of Local Employees
(NULGE) to conflict resolution In Ibaji Local
Government Area, Kogi State”, is designed to examine the
nature of conflicts in Ibaji Local Government and also
determine the factors responsible for conflicts between
Nigeria Union Of Local Government Employees and the
Management. Descriptive survey design was adopted for
the study. The population of the study comprise of all
employees of Ibaji LGA., totaling one thousand one
hundred and sixty five (1,165). A sample size of 285, was
drawn using Krejcie and Morgan sample size
determination table. The instruments used for data
collection was self structured questionnaire titled;
Assessment of the contributions of Nigerian Union of
Local government Employees (NULGE) to conflict
resolution, questionnaire (ACNULGECRQ). The
instrument was validated by three experts and Pearsons
correlation coefficient was used to determine the
reliability of the instruments. Four research questions and
two hypothesis guided the study. The statistical tool used
was the frequency distribution and percentage
calculations, while the hypothesis involved the use of SPSS
2020. The findings of the study revealed that conflict in
Ibaji LGA has lead to tremendous looses as well as
continuous strike action which has hampered the
development of the area. Based on the findings of this
study, the following recommendations were made; (a)
Conflict can be avoided in the local government via
effective dialogue. Hence, NULGE executive should strive
to justify its establishment by ensuring fair representation
in terms of the demand of the workers as regards training,
remuneration, poor leadership, poor motivation and
political. (b) There should be prompt remittance of check
off dues to NULGE to enable the union carryout her
activities toward the resolution of conflict in the Local
Government area. (c) Institutional mechanisms and
procedure should be in place and effectively utilized in the
course of impasse to ensure quick and amicable resolution
of conflict in the local government.
Keywords :
Conflict, Labour, Performance, NULGE, Strike, Industrial action.
This study “This study was on the assessment
of the contribution of Nigerian Union of Local Employees
(NULGE) to conflict resolution In Ibaji Local
Government Area, Kogi State”, is designed to examine the
nature of conflicts in Ibaji Local Government and also
determine the factors responsible for conflicts between
Nigeria Union Of Local Government Employees and the
Management. Descriptive survey design was adopted for
the study. The population of the study comprise of all
employees of Ibaji LGA., totaling one thousand one
hundred and sixty five (1,165). A sample size of 285, was
drawn using Krejcie and Morgan sample size
determination table. The instruments used for data
collection was self structured questionnaire titled;
Assessment of the contributions of Nigerian Union of
Local government Employees (NULGE) to conflict
resolution, questionnaire (ACNULGECRQ). The
instrument was validated by three experts and Pearsons
correlation coefficient was used to determine the
reliability of the instruments. Four research questions and
two hypothesis guided the study. The statistical tool used
was the frequency distribution and percentage
calculations, while the hypothesis involved the use of SPSS
2020. The findings of the study revealed that conflict in
Ibaji LGA has lead to tremendous looses as well as
continuous strike action which has hampered the
development of the area. Based on the findings of this
study, the following recommendations were made; (a)
Conflict can be avoided in the local government via
effective dialogue. Hence, NULGE executive should strive
to justify its establishment by ensuring fair representation
in terms of the demand of the workers as regards training,
remuneration, poor leadership, poor motivation and
political. (b) There should be prompt remittance of check
off dues to NULGE to enable the union carryout her
activities toward the resolution of conflict in the Local
Government area. (c) Institutional mechanisms and
procedure should be in place and effectively utilized in the
course of impasse to ensure quick and amicable resolution
of conflict in the local government.
Keywords :
Conflict, Labour, Performance, NULGE, Strike, Industrial action.
