Comrade Adeyanju bags Peace Ambassador Award; harps on importance of unionisation of transport workers for ITF affiliates in Africa
Comrade Adeyanju bags Peace Ambassador Award; harps on importance of unionisation of transport workers for ITF affiliates in Africa
Segun Oladipupo
The first Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Saturday, stated that other African countries are beginning to adopt the Collective Bargaining Agreement model of Nigeria which according to him, is a better welfare package for maritime workers.
Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, who is the immediate past President General (PG) of Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), averred that International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) will further assist in improved workers welfare negotiation for workers in tandem with global best practices.
The Vice President, ITF Global made the submission at the 16th edition of Success in Leadership Conference, 2025 in Lagos he was honoured with the ‘Ambassador of Peace Award.
The award recipient added that some African countries are yet to understand the benefits and importance of CBA.
The NLC boss disclosed that funds have been made available by ITF for securing a permanent guiding which will serve as a centre for transport workers in the continent.
According to him, unionization of transport workers was key towards ensuring better welfare packages for affiliate unions of ITF in the continent , saying that much has not been achieved in terms of CBA.
He also disclosed that ITF is set to host regional conference billed to hold in the last quarter of 2025, adding that the programme would address critical issues affecting workers welfare in the continent
The union leader who spoke on the sidelines of the event noted that some countries in the continent rely on employers’ salary structure which according to him, negates international best practices.
While speaking about the MWUN newly elected executives from national to the four branches, Adeyanju re-echoed that the incumbent President General Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has the qualities of a good leader, while pointing out that “Bunu is sellable, marketable and reliable”.
He further expressed optimism and satisfaction that all elected executives from the national and branches have what it takes to move the union to greater heights.
The union leader further affirmed that moves are on going to ensuring that a benefitting centre for ITF presence in Nigeria, noting that relevant government agencies like the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to secure a landed property for that project.
On renewal of port concession agreement, he said the Nigerian concessionaires have contributed and deserved renewal to strengthen the capacities of indigenous companies
