The Secondment Contract is a crucial document used in Nigeria when an employee needs to be temporarily transferred from their original employer to another organization while maintaining their primary employment relationship. This arrangement is common in corporate groups, joint ventures, or situations requiring specialized skills transfer. The document, governed by Nigerian law, must comply with the Labour Act and related employment legislation while clearly defining the triangular relationship between the Seconding Company, Host Company, and the employee. The agreement typically covers essential elements such as duration, roles and responsibilities, compensation arrangements, benefits continuation, and performance management. It's particularly important in Nigeria's business environment where cross-company collaborations and skill-sharing arrangements are increasingly common, especially in sectors like oil and gas, technology, and financial services.

1. Parties: Identifies the three key parties: the Seconding Company (original employer), the Host Company, and the Employee

2. Background: Explains the context and purpose of the secondment arrangement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Term and Duration: Specifies the start date, duration, and any provisions for extension or early termination

5. Scope of Secondment: Details the role, responsibilities, and reporting relationships during secondment

6. Employment Status: Confirms continued employment with Seconding Company and relationship with Host Company

7. Duties and Obligations: Outlines obligations of all parties including work standards and compliance requirements

8. Compensation and Benefits: Details salary, benefits continuation, and any additional allowances

9. Working Hours and Leave: Specifies working schedule, holiday entitlements, and leave procedures

10. Performance Management: Establishes how performance will be monitored and evaluated

11. Confidentiality: Protects confidential information of both companies

12. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership of work created during secondment

13. Data Protection: Covers handling of personal data across both organizations

14. Termination: Details circumstances and procedures for ending the secondment

15. Return to Original Employment: Specifies terms for returning to the Seconding Company

16. Governing Law: Confirms Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction

17. General Provisions: Includes standard boilerplate clauses