Over 2000 delegates representing 150 countries across the globe have ratified the positions of Vice President, ITF Global, Executive Board Member and Chairman ITF African Region, International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
for Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju, the President – General,
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN).
According to a press statement signed by the
Head of Media, MWUN,
Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, the positions were ratified at this year’s African Regional Conference holding in Marrakesh Morocco, this month of October, 2024.
The foremost Maritime Labour leader and Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) positions’ ratification as was elected in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire in March, 2024 was no fluke as Dr. Adeyanju has excelled in all ramifications; given the global designations as demanded of him by ITF.
It is therefore of records that Comrade Adeyanju designated responsibilities are of a resounding testament to his unique leadership style in the labour sectors.
There’s no doubting the fact to his dedication to duty, especially in the advancement of workers rights in the global maritime space, which cannot be underscored.
Dr. Adeyanju’s election into these vital designations is a historic moment for Nigeria nay Africa; given his ability in uniting and championing the cause of workers universally.
As Vice President of the global body, Prince Adeyanju will help steer the organization’s strategic direction, assuring that the voices of transport workers are globally given attention.
Moreso, as an Executive Board Member, it puts him also at a vantage position in taking critical decisions, while his Chairmanship position in ITF African Region will reinforce his commitment to addressing the dynamic challenges faced by African Transport Workers and to furthering the cause of the continent’s development.
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria and indeed the entire organised labour movement celebrate this monumental achievement of the President -General of MWUN.
Comrade Adeyanju is no doubt an enigma and a beacon of excellence. His resilience and dedication to duty and cause of workers can’t be overemphasized; hence, his remarkable upliftments in the maritime industry ditto the continent as he’s positioning Africa as a key player in the global transportation sector.