A major breakthrough has been achieved in Nigeria’s maritime sector, with the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and Melsmore Marine Limited signing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
This historic agreement recognizes the unionization of workers at Melsmore Marine Limited, marking a new era of cooperation between management and labour .
MWUN President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, praised NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, for his pivotal role in facilitating the agreement.
Dr. Mobereola’s proactive and balanced mediation ensured a peaceful and mutually beneficial outcome.
Key Highlights of the Agreement:
Improved Working Conditions: Enhanced working conditions and remuneration for unionized staff
Fair Labour Practices: Melsmore’s commitment to fair labour practices and workers’ welfare
Industrial Harmony: Strengthened industrial stability and enhanced maritime productivity Comrade Bunu commended Dr. Mobereola as a “thorough, disciplined, and visionary administrator” and a “Doctor of the Maritime Industry” for his intervention and wisdom in bringing lasting peace to the Melsmore-MWUN relationship .
The agreement is a testament to the power of dialogue and collaboration, and stakeholders are optimistic about the future of Nigeria’s maritime sector.
