THE Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has launched its new magazine known as Maritime Labour Voice. The magazine, according to the union, is to project the views and activities of workers in the maritime sector.
Speaking during the laucnh, the President-General of MWUN, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, said that the magazine was primarily to promote harmonious working environment that will stimulate industrial peace and represent the voice of the voiceless
He added that the quarterly publication was borne out of collective dream of leaders and members of the union.
Adeyanju stressed further that Nigeria is a maritime nation blessed with valuable water resources that contribute immensely to the socio-economic development of the country in terms of food, mineral resources and marine transport.
The MWUN boss observed that the government must have a positive response to threats posed by the reckless use of the oceans led to the creation of the Blue Economy.
The launching which held in Lagos, was witnessed by dignitaries in the Maritime and labour sectors.
As Chairman of the event, Princess Vicky Haastrup said the initiative to establish the magazine is timely as it will enable the sector to understand the maritime workers better.
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