Barge operators visit MWUN seek collaboration for better maritime industry
Barge operators visit MWUN seek collaboration for better maritime industry
The Resident General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has assured the executives of
Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) of a good working relationship.
The astute union leader made the pledge when he played host to the group at the union’s secretariat in Lagos, recently.
Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, Head of Media, MWUN stated this is a news release on Monday.
Earlier, the Barge Operators who were led by the Vice President of the Association, Mr. Hyginus Chichebem Ndukwe on the courtesy visit, had sought for collaboration between the two bodies
While congratulating Comrade Bunu on his recent election as the helmsman of the biggest maritime union, he stated that the visit was also to familiarise the executives with MWUN
Text of the release, “During the interactive session, Chichebem said the visit was not just only a courtesy one, but to congratulate the newly elected President-General, Comrade Bunu, over his landslide election victory, and also to familiarize with him with the view to seeking a beneficial collaboration with the Maritime Workers Union on various areas of common interest in the Maritime Sector.
“The BOAN Vice President also highlighted the Association’s areas of interest, saying that the Operators are ready and willing to do business with the Union believing that Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria is capable of accommodating BOAN, given its magnitude and mode of operations in the country’s maritime industry. C
“Comrade Bunu who gave the Barge Executives a rousing welcome promised to do his best within the confine of the Union asserting that MWUN is always open to genuine collaboration at all times, especially within the industrial sector.
“The Delta State born Labour leader, trained Administrator, Maritime Expert and Seasoned Sailor, thanked the BOAN executives for their visit and promised them a good working relationship as soon as the said proposal is hatched,” it concluded.
