MWUN PG, Adeyanju ratified as ITF Vice President, Chairman for Africa region

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has ratified the election of the President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju as Vice President, ITF Global, Executive Board Member and Chairman ITF African Region.

A statement by the Head of Media for MWUN, Comrade John Kennedy said Adeyanju’s positions were ratified by over 2,000 delegates representing 150 countries across the globe at the African Regional Conference holding in Marrakesh Morocco, October, 2024

Adeyanju, who’s also the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was earlier elected to the three prestigious positions in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire in March, 2024.

“Comrade Adeyanju designated responsibilities are of a resounding testament to his unique leadership style in the labour sectors. There’s no doubting the fact to his dedication to duty, especially in the advancement of workers rights in the global maritime space, which cannot be underscored.

“Dr. Adeyanju’s election into these vital designations is a historic moment for Nigeria nay Africa; given his ability in uniting and championing the cause of workers universally.

“As Vice President of the global body, Prince Adeyanju will help steer the organization’s, strategic direction, assuring that the voices of transport workers are globally given attention.
Moreso, as an Executive Board Member, it puts him also at a vantage position in taking critical decisions, while his Chairmanship position in ITF African Region will reinforce his commitment to addressing the dynamic challenges faced by African Transport Workers and to furthering the cause of the continent’s development.

“The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria and indeed the entire organised labour movement celebrate this monumental achievement of the President -General of MWUN.

“Comrade Adeyanju of no doubt is an enigma and a beacon of excellence. His resilience and dedication to duty and cause of workers can’t be overemphasized; hence, his remarkable upliftments in the maritime industry ditto the continent as he’s positioning Africa as a key player in the global transportation sector.” the statement reads.