MWUN Reignites Call For ITF Recreation Center In Apapa, Seeks NIMASA’s Support

On Aug 29, 2025

In a spirited appeal to the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by the President General Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has passionately reignited the urgent demand for the establishment of an International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Seafarers and Dockworkers Recreation Center at a prime location in Apapa.

Highlighting the critical need for a dedicated space where seafarers can unwind, rejuvenate, and enjoy quality recreational facilities upon arrival ashore, Comrade Bunu emphasized that such a center would be a game-changer for the welfare of seafarers operating at Nigeria’s bustling seaports.

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According to a statement, the proposed center, he stressed, would not only serve as a haven for union members after long and arduous voyages but also benefit the wider public, offering social and economic dividends through job creation and community engagement.

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He was quoted saying “Seafarers endure harsh conditions at sea and deserve quality life on land,” the veteran maritime expert asserted, noting that “This recreation center in Apapa will be a beacon of hope and well-being, reinforcing Nigeria’s standing as a maritime hub with world-class facilities for its maritime workforce.”

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Comrade Bunu also pledged MWUN’s unwavering support and collaboration with NIMASA to bring this visionary project to fruition, citing the longstanding partnership between MWUN and ITF as a strong foundation for this endeavor.

Responding positively, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, DG of NIMASA, assured the union of the agency’s commitment to honour previous agreements related to the project and expressed his administration’s readiness to contribute fully to the successful realization of the ITF Seafarers Recreation Center.

The meeting marked a renewed synergy between MWUN and NIMASA, promising an era of enhanced welfare for Nigeria’s maritime workers and a boost to the nation’s maritime industry.

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