{"id":8820,"date":"2025-10-16T09:36:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peoplesforumonline.com.ng\/about\/?p=8820"},"modified":"2025-10-16T09:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:36:25","slug":"mwun-demands-decasualization-of-workers-as-union-leadership-visits-ptml-apapa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peoplesforumonline.com.ng\/about\/2025\/10\/16\/mwun-demands-decasualization-of-workers-as-union-leadership-visits-ptml-apapa\/","title":{"rendered":"MWUN Demands Decasualization of Workers As Union Leadership Visits PTML, Apapa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The President of the Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN),<br \/>\nComrade Tajudeen Abass has demanded<br \/>\ndecasualization of Union Members employed by Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), proposing a phased monthly approach. He also demanded Practical Training Initiatives for workers on e-systems, equipment handling, and hazard recognition within terminal operations.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking when the leadership of MWUN led by its President General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, paid a courtesy visit to the terminal, Abas<br \/>\nhighlighted the importance of in-person engagement, stating that direct interaction was essential beyond phone conversations. He presented other demands to PTML\u2019s management.<\/p>\n<p>The President-General of  the union alongside the Shipping Branch Executives, had embarked on a familiarization visit to  PTML terminal at Apapa Quays, Lagos, on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, MWUN\u2019s Head of Media, Comrade Bunu emphasized that the visit was aimed at introducing the newly elected union officials to PTML\u2019s management and reinforcing the longstanding relationship between both organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The MWUN delegation was warmly received by PTML\u2019s Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Nitin Senan, who represented the Managing Director, Mr. Ascanio Russo. Mr. Senan introduced key members of his team, including Mr. Raul Bhargava (Chief Finance Officer), Mr. Daniel Uti (Human Resource Manager, Grimaldi Agency Nigeria), and Janel (Chairman of the Agency).<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Senan commended MWUN\u2019s leadership and recalled his two-decade-long relationship with Comrade Bunu, dating back to his arrival in Nigeria. He also acknowledged Comrade Tajudeen Abass, President of MWUN\u2019s Shipping Branch, congratulating both leaders on their recent electoral victories.<\/p>\n<p>Comrade Bunu expressed appreciation for PTML\u2019s consistent support and affirmed the Union\u2019s commitment to fostering mutual growth and innovation in Nigeria\u2019s maritime sector. He reiterated MWUN\u2019s openness to progressive ideas that align with both national and global developments.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded by thanking PTML for the opportunity to engage and reaffirmed MWUN\u2019s readiness to collaborate on workforce development and operational safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of the Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Tajudeen Abass has demanded decasualization of Union Members employed by Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), proposing a phased monthly approach. He also demanded Practical Training Initiatives for workers on e-systems, equipment handling, and hazard recognition within terminal operations. 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