After 23 Years Of Feud,MWUN Makes Historic Reunion With Ex- PG Ukaummuna

After 23 Years Of Feud,MWUN Makes Historic Reunion With Ex- PG Ukaummuna

L- R Former President General Of MWUN,Comrade Uzoije Ukaummuna,his Wife,being presented with a plaque,by the  Incumbent PG , MWUN,Dr.Prince Adewale Adeyanju fnli 

By Frank Odinukaeze

After 23 Years of protracted feud between the pioneer President General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), the leadership of the Union under Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju, fnli, HFCPSP on Wednesday, brokered the long awaited truce with its pioneer President – General, Comrade Uzoije UKAUMMUNNA at his residence in Lagos.
According To a statement on Wednesday,by the Head of Media of the Union,Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, Adeyanju displayed a deep sense of humility and courage in mending fence with the erstwhile Presiden General.
IThe statement read,” It Would be recalled the leadership tussle that engulfed the Union and the former President -General resulted in a face-off that had lasted for 23 years. But fate has it on Wednesday, the 20th of December, 2023, the day the much awaited peace was brokered as the indefatigable current President – General of the Maritime Workers Union, who doubles as the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr Adeyanju with his entire executives decided that the protracted fuss be laid to rest so as to pave way for a reunion with one of its “founding fathers”, Comrade Uzoije Ukaummunna, whose dynamic and quality leadership acumen cannot be overemphasized.

” Comrade Adeyanju during the accord event threw the entire premises of the former President – General into a presidential ceremony, praised Ukaummunna for his doggedness, resilience with sheer tolerance during the turbulent period. Prince Adeyanju further described Ukaummunna as a Workaholic Founding Father of note in the merger of the four unions in 1996; whose vein runs with milk of meekness. He said, his generosity is unquantifiable as he brought a lot of innovations to the Union as its first President – General.

“It is on record that Comrade Uzoije purchased the property in Abuja that is today known as Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria Annex. This is one amongst the numerous legacies he left behind. And we are proud to say that he is our Pioneer President-General.

“During the colourful peace meeting, Comrade Uzoije in company of his wife thanked Prince Adeyanju for breaking the jinx of yester-years that has held a father and children bound. They thanked the members of the Union for finding a space in their hearts to bury the hatchet; while praying also that he (Ukaummunna) be forgiven, stressing that to err is human and to forgive divine.

” Dr Adeyanju responded in similar tone praying for both couple, wishing them a happy life in good health enmeshed in longevity. And that the PG Emeritus’ labour for the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria will never go in vain as the Union has resolved to rehabilitate and return him to the fold of the Union alongside other former Presidents – General”