The President General,Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju on Monday, bagged a certificate of doctorate degree from the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics, Ghana.
The honour held at the secretariat of the union in Lagos was attended by national , branch and districts and units officers alongside some officials from the Institute.
Speaking during shortly after the honour, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju who dedicated the certificate to members of the union alongside stakeholders in the maritime industry, saying manpower development and capacity building programme for members was key for productivity.
He reiterated that the MWUN will always prioritize workers welfare noting that the laurel could not be made possible if the workers and stakeholders are not in harmony.
He noted the leadership under his watch will continue to promote a brand which is the MWUN in order to reposition the system adding that “We will continue to try our best to do more because leadership is not bread and butter”.
“This is an honour that cannot be purchased in the market it is not for sale. Honour will also come when you are doing the right thing for your people and yourself because you also need to empower yourself.
“I want to commend members of the union from national to unit. Discipline is key even though you cannot satisfy everybody and we give glory to almighty God.
He urged members of the union to embark hard work, commitment and dedication in furtherance to move the maritime industry to greater heights noting that leadership is not a tea party .
According to him, the award would spur them to perform better in their activities even as he appreciated the workers and executives for their supports and loyalty.
He added that his effort wouldn’t have been noted or acknowledged by international bodies if the subordinates had not lent their hands of fellowship and comraderie.
Earlier , Dr Richard Aquarte, the Executive Director, West Africa Region, of the institute, added that Adeyanju was recognised for his exceptional personality and his laudable achievements as leader of the union.
Dr. Aquarte noted that the MWUN boss is unique in his leadership style even as he noted that no leader had made so much agitations for the welfare of maritime workers as Adeyanju had made within his five years as PG of the union.”Adewale is a notable and very resourceful maritime personality of note.
“This institute has come to recognise an exceptional and laudable personality in the maritime sector. He is a laudable leader with expertise.
“There has never been a.leadership that have made great agitations for the welfare of the members of the union.
“We commend your leadership quality, we commend your technocracy, we commend your vision and wisdom,” he said.
Also speaking, Vice President General Funmi Fasan said the award to the union boss was deserving.
Recounting her experience, she expressed happiness for being part of the Adeyanju team that is doing what nobody had expected that the administration could do.
She said as a result of the hard work and many achievements of the Adeyanju-led executives, many groups would still come up to give awards to the PG.
She appreciated all the national, branch, districts and units executives for standing behind the leadership of the union to attain its present height.
