MWUN urges NIMASA to expedite action on biometric identification cards for dockworkers, seafarers.

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Thursday, harped on the importance of biometric registration for dockworkers and Seafarers working in Nigerian Ports

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The union led by the President General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi told the maritime agency that the biometric Identification Cards would help to identify genuine members of the union who are legitimately employed in the port.

Bunu stated this during a visit of MWUN to the apex maritime agency on Thursday.

In a statement signed by Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, Head of Media of MWUN, comrade Bunu said the biometric registration and identification of all individuals Union bonafide members employed by various employers of labour in the Maritime industry would definitely separate the legitimately employed Dockworkers and Seafarers from the illegal ones parading themselves and functioning as “Dockworkers and Seafarers” simultaneously as members of the Union, which does not portray MWUN in any good light.

“In view of that, the seasoned sailor and maritime expert, Comrade Bunu explained to the DG of NIMASA the importance of the biometric identification cards for the two branches of the Union, saying that for proper documentation of the Union’s registered Dockworkers and Seafarers working in the seaports should be identified from the quacks as this measure will guarantee the ports some sort of safety, theft and pilfering of goods and consignments of owners, exporters and importers, which be an impediment to a good business ports environment.

“The Delta State born labour leader of MWUN also promised Dr. Dayo Mobereola of NIMASA of the Union’s usual maximum support and cooperation as it were, citing the longtime collaboration between the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and Maritime Workers Union on the need to build a Seafarers Recreation Center in Apapa choice location for the betterment of Seafarers each time, the sailors arrive ashore from sea; for Sailors need quality life on land for recreation, which is an integral part of life. It will not only serve the Union members but as well the general public who may choose center, which of course would generate economic dividend for the Union.

“Dr. Mobereola in his response assured the PG of the Union NIMASA’s commitment towards the project which was struck with his predecessor; and promised that his administration will ensure that its quota to the laudable project will be honored as agreed on paper.

“He thanked the Union for the purposeful visit while, congratulating Comrade Bunu for his landslide election victory; and hope to continue to witness a flourishing synergy between both significant bodies in the Maritime sector of Nigeria.”