ANXIETY As MWUN Set To Shutdown Port Operations September 28th

In line with the directives from the parent body, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced the closure of the nation’s seaport operations on Monday, September 28, 2020.

Recall that the Organised Labours have planned to embark on nationwide strike and mass protest against recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff hike .

At the outcome of meeting of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, the National Executive Council, NEC, ratified the decision of the Central Working Committee, CWC.

NLC and Trade Union Congress  also directed state councils to intensify mobilization of workers and other Nigerians preparatory for the strike scheduled to start on September 28.

But the maritime union on Sunday , told our correspondent that members will join the strike action thus all port activities will be place on hold.

President General, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju reiterated that members will assemble at its national secretariat ,Osho drive , Olodi Apapa , Lagos for a brief before proceeding to the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports respectively.

Adeyanju stated that seaports in other parts of the country will be shutdown in line with the directives from the apex labour organisations.

He added that:”All seaports in the country including Warri, Calabar, Sapele, Port Harcourt, Onne and Lagos will be shutdown in solidarity of NLC and TUC demands.”

By Roland Ekama