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The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) shipping branch district executive has paid a Familiarization visit to the West African Container Terminal,(WACT), Onne.

The visit which took place  last week Thursday, February 19, 2026 was one of the policy thrust of the new administration led by its District Chairman,  Comrade Raymond  Nwawueze which according to him, anchored on  expanding existing relationship with the aim of increasing robust synergy  between his members and the management of shipping companies.

Comrade Nwawueze has poured encomiums on the management of West African Container Terminal (WACT), led by the Managing Director, Mr. Jeethu Jose for injecting $115M dollar, under the Onne Terminal Upgrade Project (OTUP).

He noted that such investment has ensured the acquisition of the state of the art equipment at WACT, Terminal thereby positioning the company as a business destination East of the Niger.

Comrade Nwawueze also praised WACT on its giant strides on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) whereby host communities are given employment and other empowerment opportunities including the provision of social amenities.

He used the occasion to assure WACT management of his association’s willingness to always cooperate with them for an effective and harmonious working relationship.

He added that WACT has been of immense help to his association insisting that a lot also needed to be done.

"Today is a special day for us at the shipping branch district of the maritime workers union. This visit has accorded us a great opportunity to interact with the management and we can't take it for granted"  Comrade Nwawueze said

Continuing, he posited, "We are here to officially introduce the new executive of the MWUN District Shipping branch to your management. Though some of us   are not new here, we're here purposely to widen an already established relationship and make it better."

Comrade Nwawueze used the opportunity to inform WACT management of the upcoming Unit elections soliciting for logistics and Security support.

Responding, the Managing Director WACT Terminal Onne  Mr Jeethu Jose, represented by the Head of Human Resources APM/ WACT Terminal Nigeria, Mrs. Uzoma Ben - Ude expressed gratitude for the visit.

Mr. Jose said the visit underscored the WACT Terminal union's friendly posture, insisting that such would continue.

His words:  “WACT is a union friendly organisation. We shall continue on the already existing relationship, improve and leverage on it.

"Relationship is not a one-off thing," Jose noted.

"We believe, unions are extension of the management, hence our Workers can be reached through you."

The Managing Director however charged them with taking the issue of safety and other standard operating procedures seriously.

"We can work together and it is always good to communicate effectively to your members” even as he promised assistance when the need arises.

Present at the visit include, Head of Business Partner, WACT, Mrs Chinelo Obienyem, People Function, Mrs Nengi Somiara, the   Operations Manager, Mr Fanick  Atchia WACT, Vice Chairman  MWUN District Shipping branch Comrade Gordons Braid, District Secretary, Comrade Asito, Treasurer Comrade Paul Otogboro, NEC member, Comrade Godfrey Nkpornwi, and special Female member, Comrade Ebere Akagha among others.

Credit: Bon Peters