Merchant Navy Boss Engr.” Yousuo ” Sends New Year Message Of Hope To Seafarers’, Maritime Stakeholders
In the mood of celebrating the New Year, National President,Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) Comrade Bob Joseph Yousuo has called on maritime stakeholders and seafarers’ to
reflect on things accomplished and those left unaccomplished, saying that God Almighty deserves the glory despite the harsh economy situation of 2024.
Yousuo who spoke through the union’s General Secretary, Comrade John Okpono Aleakhue prayed that the rights of Nigeria Seafarers are not trampled upon by the massive influx of foreign seafarers operating within the nation’s territorial waters.
While urging all to promote unity amongst themselves to boosting the maritime industry, the number Africa seafarers’ expressed optimism of a better 2025 against the backdrop of Ill treatment of some shipping companies against their workers
For members of the Trade Union Congress TUC affiliate group, Yousuo stressed the need for effective utilization of every opportunity
accorded to them , even as he preached for unity in building a better NMNOWTSSA.
The President noted that “As the year 2025 begins to today, on behalf of my Executive, members & Staff I sincerely wish to appreciate God for bringing us this far and to thank all for their cooperation and understanding for what we have be able to achieve as an association NMNOWTSSA.
“We celebrated Christmas with peace and joy as we all reflected on the humble, symbolic and divine birth of Jesus Christ. we reflected on his message of hope, compassion, salvation, reconciliation, forgiveness and peace. It also provide us the much needed courage, aspiration and commitment to create a better tomorrow for the next generation
“As we begin the New Year today, let those of us, who are privileged to witness it give praise and thanks to the Almighty for his many blessings bestowed upon us as a
People, Association and as an individual.
” A New Year is a time of reflection – things accomplished and those left unaccomplished. we can say that to God be the glory for the current status of our Association.
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He also described the New Year as a time for resolutions and looking forward toward the future harping on the need to unite and to fight common enemies which he revealed as the slave masters and capitalists.
The President reiterated that more Collective Bargaining Arrangement (CBA) is needed to promoting welfare of the association and members .
Yousuo pointed out “The New Year is also a time for resolutions and looking forward toward the future. You will all believe me that we have a lot to do in the areas of having more CBAs. We must be United to fight our common enemies (the slave masters- Capitalists) .
” it is my prayer that we will forge a new path in making sure that the rights of Nigeria Seafarers are not trampled upon by the massive influx of foreign seafarers. I urge us all to promote unity amongst ourselves
and effectively utilize every opportunity
accorded us as we work collectively in building a better NMNOWTSSA.
“I reckon that we were able to sail through the toughest time successfully last year because of your prayers, support and cooperation, and I’m looking forward to more of your involvement and engagement as we take on new responsibilities and proffer solutions in addressing the challenges that lie ahead of us as the statutory Association catering for Nigeria Seafarers- Officers.
” I as the National President of our Association has opined time and time that when we place and think of our NMNOWTSSA first before ourselves, then we are indirectly building ourselves as well. We must be good ambassadors of the Association. Rome was not build in a day as such I saw the very brighter light at the end of the tunnel. We must strive to give our best.
“As we begin the New Year, It is my desire that we will be more formidable to improve on our previous achievements to making our association has the global respects and recognition it deserves. We must take it to the next level. With God on our side, we are bound for success!
“I appreciate the privilege given to me to serve as the National President of our great Association despite I’m not the best Nigeria Seafarer. Its on this premise that I will give my best to better the life of Nigeria Seafarers in the areas of good CBA that takes care of their welfare and well beings. I will adhere strictly to the Vision and Mission of our Association, welcome constructive criticism and not to bothered about our distractors- who have nothing to offer.
“I pray for God’s guidance in representing the good Nigeria Seafarers in the direction of peace and inclusiveness both within and globally. I equally wish all Nigeria Seafarers (both home and abroad) good health and divine prosperity in 2025”, Yousuo prayed.