The leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has congratulated the newly appointed Ministers by the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, singling out the Ministers for Marine & Blue Economy, Labour & Employment, Transportation, and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for commendation.
In a press statement disseminated yesterday, the President General of MWUN, Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju, appreciated Alhaji Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola (CON) as Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, stating that the appointment of Alhaji Oyetola as the first Minister of the newly created Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy did not come as surprise.
According to the MWUN boss, the appointment is worthy “considering Alhaji Oyetola’s unparalleled performance as the immediate past Executive Governor of Osun State, his unwavering passion for development of the State, hard work and transparency remain indelible in the hearts of the people.”
“The Union believes that the former Governor will bring to bear on the Ministry, given his wealth of experience towards making the Marine & Blue Economy Ministry first amongst equals; and for the purpose with which it is created, to add core values to the generation of the nation’s economy.”
Meanwhile, the union posited that the appointment of Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali, as Honourable Minister of Transportation, was no fluke.
“It came through merit. It would be recalled that the Senator was former Commissioner of Information, Gombe State. Without a doubt, while serving in his capacity with the Gombe State government, Senator Alkali ushered in a new era of information dissemination to the people of Gombe State. His political sojourn in this regard, marked his success and achievements while he held sway.”
“However, assessing his exploits in information management in the State was additional high point in his administrative proficiency that endeared him to all and sundry. Indeed, he is poised to deliver as designated,” Adeyanju said.
Dr. Simon Lalong (CON), who was appointed Minister for Labour & Employment, also received commendation from the union for having an enviable record of immense achievements as former Executive Governor of Plateau State.
“His appointment therefore was hinged on his antecedents, given his reservoir of experience with which he governed the Plateau. Dr. Lalong will definitely change the face of Employment & Labour Ministry for the betterment of the citizens, putting into cognizance the level of unemployment in the country,” the statement read
The group also praised former Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike (CON), following his emergence as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“Wike is one personality whose numerous achievements in the state can’t be over-emphasised. He’s a builder of projects, his doggedness for development stands him out amongst equals. His taste of aesthetic is unique, little wonder he has turned out Port Harcourt into a colourful city to behold.”
“Barr Wike is dubbed “Mr Project” for his pragmatic development style, which is dynamic for all and sundry to see and feel. Wike is already in the eyes of Nigerians, where he’s expected to transform and restore sanity to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,” the MWUN President-General said.
The Union leadership pledged its support for all the aforementioned Ministers in all ramifications towards achieving the desired goal for the Maritime and Transport Sectors respectively; the Labour & Employment as well as eradicating the problems of unemployment.
