Terminal operator issues cheques to retired dockworkers
Terminal operator issues cheques to retired dockworkers

Segun Oladipupo
The management of Five Star Logistics on Wednesday, issued cheques to aged and sick dock workers who have retired from the service of the organisation.
The dockworkers who are about 94 in number, with the Service years of between 25 to 30 years,, were issued the cheques as pay off for their meritorious service to the company
Speaking, Mr. Jaysing Kamthe, General Manager, Five Star Logistics Limited appreciated the aged dockworkers for their cooperation with the management while in service
He added that the company was happy to be able to pay them their severance package even as he wished them the best in their future endeavours.
Also speaking, Augustine Osuji, Human Resources Manager thanked God for sparing the lives of the retirees to be able to correct their severance package while they were still alive.
“Some of this you started together could not get to this level and it is something to thank God for. You worked, aged and used your hands to collect your entitlement.
“I want to thank you for the support from the company for all these years and we pray that God keeps you I’ve d healthy
“Mine is just to thank you for working with us and for your cooperation and that you gave
“Whatever you received today, you will use it in good health,” he prayed..
Comrade Harrison Peter Umode Zonal Coordinator, Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) who spoke on behalf of the union, appreciated the management of the company saying the gesture was the first of its kind in the history of Five Star Logistics Limited.
“We are grateful because it is the first time such is happening in Five Star and we are happy that we are able to come to their agreement.
“We pray that the retirees will not use the money on sickness..’
Barrister Uche Odukwe, Deputy Director, Maritime Labour Services, Nigerian Maritime Administrator and Safety Agency (NIMASA) expressed joy over the payment
He applied the outgoing workers for their resilience and contributions to the growth of the organisation during their stay.
He added that the cordial relationship between the form and the labour union, gave the terminal the vista to get to its present height
‘It gives so much joy that this is happening in the industry. I am happy because these are men that put in their best to make what give star is today.
“I am proud about the relationship between the labour and the company
“This is the kind of thing we want to see in future in terms of peace and tranquility,” he enthused.