MWUN pledges partnership with Western Ports Police Commissioner for enhanced port security

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has committed to collaborating with the new Commissioner of Police Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, Toyin Agbaminoja, and her officers to bolster the security network within the port and its environs.

President General of MWUN, Comrade Francis Bunu, made the pledge when he led the Union’s executives on a courtesy visit to CP Agbaminoja on Monday.

Bunu stated that the visit is in keeping with the Union’s tradition of paying courtesy calls to every newly designated Commissioner of Police at the Western Ports Police Command.

He emphasized the importance of the Union’s interface with the CP and her officers to ensure effective synergy within the port’s security architecture.

The MWUN PG noted that the issue of security in the port is very paramount, and the synergy between both parties must not be undermined.

He assured that with MWUN’s support and collective effort, CP Agbaminoja ‘s reign at the Command would be successful.

“The Union will continually be part of the command and would strictly work with you and your officers and men to ensure a progressive security network in the port and its environ,” he said.

The PG also introduced President of the Dockworkers Branch, Comrade Bolaji Agboola and President of the Shipping Branch, Olufemi Oluyinka Abass to the Commissioner, explaining that two union executives are always on ground to offer relevant assistance when the need arises.

In her response, CP Agbaminoja thanked Comrade Bunu and his entourage, describing them as resourceful Comrades  and the visit as timely and expected.

The Police Commissioner underscored that securing the port is a collective effort and not solely the duty of the police.

She recognized the Union as the Command’s strongest ally, stating that both organizations must synergise effectively and strategically together to ensure the port is a safe space for thriving local and international trade.

She said, “The Union as it were is our strongest ally and we must synergise effectively and strategically together in firm of purpose, remain focused to make sure we all succeed towards making sure the port is a safe space in the industry for a thriving local and international trades.

“In addition, both organizations must share adequate and useful information to help us succeed in this onerous task of protecting the port and its genuine businesses.”

She reiterated the Command’s commitment to treating members of the Union civilly and not subjecting them to intimidation.