MWUN congratulates Oyetola, Lalong, Wike, Alkali on ministerial appointment

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has congratulated Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy; Sen. Saidu Ahmed Alkali, Minister of Transportation; Dr. Simon Lalong, Minister for Labour & Employment; and Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister on their ministerial appointment.

President General of the union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, in a statement signed by the Head of Media, MWUN, Comrade John Ikemefuna, expressed confidence in the capacity of the ministers to deliver on the mandate given to them by President Bola Tinubu.

According to the union, the appointment of Oyetola as the first Minister of the newly created Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy did not come as a surprise, considering his unparalleled performance as the immediate past Executive Governor of Osun State.

The union pledged to support the ministers towards achieving the desired goal for the maritime and transport sectors, Labour & Employment towards eradicating the problems of unemployment to its barest minimum and development of the FCT.

The statement reads, “Alhaji Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola (CON) Hon. Minister of Marine & Blue Economy unwavering passion for development of the State, hard work and transparency remain indelible in the hearts of the people. The union believed that the former Governor would bring to bear on the Ministry, given his wealth of experience towards making the Marine & Blue Economy Ministry first amongst equals; and for the purpose with which it is created, to add core values to the generation of the nation’s economy.

“Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali, Honourable Minister of Transportation. Senator Saidu’s appointment as Minister, was no fluke, it came through merit. It would be recalled that the Senator was a former Commissioner of Information, Gombe State. Without a doubt, while serving in his capacity with the Gombe State government, Senator Alkali ushered in a new era of information dissemination to the people of Gombe State. Indeed, his political sojourn in this regard, marked his success and achievements while he held sway. However, assessing his exploits in information management in the State was an additional high point in his administrative proficiency that endeared him to all and sundry.  Indeed, he is poised to deliver as designated.

“Dr. Simon Lalong (CON). Hon. Minister for Labour & Employment. Dr. Simon has an enviable record of immense achievements as former Executive Governor of Plateau State. His appointment therefore was hinged on his antecedents, given his reservoir of experience with which he governed the Plateau. Dr Lalong will definitely change the face of the Employment & Labour Ministry for the betterment of the citizens, putting into cognizance the level of unemployment in the country.

“Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (CON). Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The former Governor of Rivers State is one personality whose numerous achievements in the state can’t be over-emphasised. He’s a builder of projects, his doggedness for development stands him out amongst equals. His taste of aesthetic is unique, little wonder he has turned Port Harcourt into a colourful city to behold.

“Barr Wike is dubbed “Mr Project” for his pragmatic development style, which is dynamic for all and sundry to see and feel. Wike is already in the eyes of Nigerians, where he’s expected to transform and restore sanity to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“The Union leadership pledges its support for all the aforementioned Ministers in all ramifications towards achieving the desired goal for the Maritime and Transport Sectors respectively. The Labour & Employment as well towards eradicating the problems of unemployment at least to the barest minimal; while our unflinching commitment and support also goes to the Minister of the FCT in his resolve for the greater development of Abuja and it environ.”