Maritime Workers Union Lauds President Tinubu on Commissioning of State-of-the-art Vessel MT IYALOJA

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful commissioning in South Korea of the MT IYALOJA, a state-of-the-art vessel that promises to boost the country’s maritime operations and energy security.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Secretary General of the Union, Erazua Oniha, the National Executive Council and entire membership of MWUN commended the President’s administration for its commitment to revitalizing the nation’s maritime industry as well as harnessing the potential of the economy.

The President General of MWUN, Francis Bunu, highlighted that the introduction of the MT IYALOJA is a significant milestone that will strengthen Nigeria’s position as a maritime hub in the West African sub-region.

In the same vain, the MWUN also proposed a collaboration with the government to empower and improve the welfare of Nigerian seafarers.

The proposed collaboration by the union focuses on three key areas:

1. Local Content and Employment: Ensuring that qualified and competent Nigerian seafarers are given priority for employment on the MT IYALOJA and other vessels operating in Nigerian territorial waters.
2. Training and Capacity Building: Partnering with relevant government agencies to establish and fund advanced training programs for Nigerian seafarers to meet international standards.
3. Welfare and Social Protection: Improving the working conditions, remuneration, and social security of Nigerian seafarers.

The MWUN expresses optimism that a collaborative effort will not only secure the future of Nigerian seafarers but also foster industrial harmony and sustainable growth within the maritime sector.

The President General reiterated the Union’s willingness to provide the necessary support and expertise to make this partnership a success.

The commissioning of the MT IYALOJA marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s maritime history,

The MWUN’s proposal for collaboration following the commissioning of the MT IYALOJA is a well-timed initiative in Nigeria’s maritime history, that could further enhance the industry’s growth and development.