Maritime workers union distances self from planned nationwide protest  

President General General of the Union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, in a statement called on members to be vigilant and alert for potential miscreants who may attempt to invade and disrupt industrial peace and harmony in the sector.

The statement issued by MWUN Head of Media, Comrade John Ikemefuna reads in part, “Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria is a responsible Union with it’s vast membership as workers in the maritime sector, providing essential services at all times and round the clock and also came into proper reckoning with commitment and patriotism during the COVID-19 lockdown when our members were required to render essential services in spite of the stay at home order by National Council For Disease Control (NCDC).

“The Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Prince Adeyanju, who doubles as Vice President Global, International Transport Workers Federation ( ITF) said that Maritime Workers Union is an affiliate of the Congress and the Union will always heed calls of the NLC to participate in any industrial strike or in a coordinated, lawful or orderly industrial action, which in this case is a reversed one.

“Having said so, the Union will not take part in any protest not directed by the Nigerian Labour Congress; however, the Union does not begrudge any Nigerian citizen to a peaceful protest.”

Adeyanju also warned members of the Union to desist from any protest in the terminal jetties or oil & gas platforms and stay clear from hoodlums who may want to take advantage of the protests, to destroy properties, and maim the lives of innocent citizens as the scars of EndSars is still fresh in their memories.

“The Union as always is committed to industrial peace and harmony within the sector; therefore, our members must be at alert and be vigilantly sensitive towards miscreants, who may want to invade our sector to commit havock on the day in the name of protests,” the statement said.