By Babajide Okeowo
Nigerian dockworkers are set for exciting time as the Director – General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dayo Mobereola has constituted an NJIC committee to start with immediate effect the already elapsed Dockworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the year 2023/2024.
This will be done through the Executive Director on Maritime Labour and Cabotage Service, Mr. Jibril Abba.
The NJIC committee on the Dockworkers Branch of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) is expected to do thorough work on the new CBA.
The meeting which was held Monday, 29th April, 2024 was at NIMASA Corporate Headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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The President -General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade Adewale Adeyanju who was present in the meeting thanked the NIMASA DG, Dr. Dayo Mobereola for the gesture.
It would be recalled that in his maiden address on his assumption of duty, the DG had noted that the Agency under his leadership would prioritize safety, security, efficiency, environmental sustainability amongst others.
“We must strive to foster innovation and excellence in everything we do. The maritime industry is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, changing market dynamics, and evolving regulatory frameworks. As leaders in the sector, we must embrace innovation, adapt change, and continuously seek ways to enhance the efficiency, competitiveness, and resilience of our maritime operations”.
“I do not doubt that every individual within our organization has the potential to achieve greatness; we will, therefore, ensure that we build a purpose-driven organization by investing in our staff, processes, and the entire system to achieve our mandate. I aim to foster an environment of innovation, collaboration and synergy, creating an atmosphere that encourages the development of our employees’ skills, talents, and creativity”, Mobereola stated.
