Better things are coming, MWUN PG,  Comrade Bunu assures members

By Ranmilowo Ojalumo – The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has assured members of the union of a better days ahead, stating that a new dawn has begun for the union.

The MWUN President General gave the assurance on Thursday when he hosted the executive members of the Maritime Journalist Association of Nigeria (MAJAN) at the MWUN secretariat in Apapa.

He said ” I want to assure the union members that there is a new dawn and better things are coming. Members should have trust in the union leaders. MWUN members should have hope in the union. The union is ready to resolve any issue that is affecting them in their workplace”.

He also appealed to the union members to stay away from drugs and avoid fight

“Don’t steal. Don’t fight. Don’t take drugs. Don’t do anything that has to do with drugs. Do your job and let your love for the union keep waxing stronger”, comrade Bunu appealed to MWUN members.

The MWUN President General identified lack of trust as one of the major challenges confronting unionism in the country.

He however urged members of the union to trust the union leaders, even as he encourages members to trust the unions, saying the worst trade union is better than no union

He also stated the need for the union to encourage their members, while the members also keep encouraging their leaders.

Meanwhile, The MWUN president general has commended the head of Lagos State office of the Directorate of State Security Service (DSSS), Babajide Adisa for the immense and critical roles he played in resolving the issues at the recently unionised Melsmore Marine Limited

Comrade Bunu said ‘I want to use this opportunity to thank the head of DSSS in Lagos State office, Babajide Adisa. In fact, he is one of the officers that Nigeria needs to be encouraged. He is one of the most truthful DSSS officers that I have ever seen. We stand by the truth and we can speak the truth.

“He played a very great role in this country. when a man can be able to tell foreigners to their face that what you are doing is wrong, I give him kudos. He has done very well. For a trade union, to appreciate the security service, it means a lot. It means he has done very well, and that is the truth

Recalled Comrade Bunu hit the ground running immediately he took over from Comrade Adewale Adeyanju. He said it was easy for him to start work immediately because he has been in the system for a long time, having started from the bottom of the ladder and rose through the rank to become the deputy president general untill he took over from Comrade Adeyanju.

He restated his commitment and all his council members to the union and members welfare, assuring that his led Exco will do more to take the union to the next level.

Earlier in his remark, MAJAN president, Mr Jerry Aguigbo commended Comrade Bunu for his prompt action and achievements within the short period he took over the leadership of the union.

He assured the union that MAJAN will continue to support the union and work for the advancement of the Maritime industry.