The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called-off its 3-day warning strike at AP Moller Terminal Apapa over major issues around workers welfare and remuneration.
The President General, MWUN Comrade Adewale Adeyanju confirmed the development today.
Adeyanju disclosed that the union and the terminal operator reached an agreement in resolving some of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
He stated that workers are to resume operational activities at the terminal this evening.
Meanwhile, he commended management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) for the prompt intervention to safe the nation’s economy from collapse.
He reiterated the Union’s commitment towards ensuring industrial peace and harmony in the shipping industry.
Speaking with the News Diet earlier today, the Executive Secretary, NSC, Hon. Emmanuel Jime hinted that the crisis would be resolved after a meeting today between APMT and MWUN, with representatives of NSC, NPA and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).