MWUN confirms Oniha as Secretary General

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has confirmed Comrade Oniha Erazua as the substantial Secretary-General of the Union after acting for six months.

His confirmation was  announced during a joint session of both National Administrative Committee (NAC) and the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Union on Friday, the 13th of August 2025.

Comrade Oniha rose through the ranks from Assistant Secretaries-General (ASG’s) to Deputy Secretary-General (DSG), where he combined the portfolios of Training & Research, Education, and Media before his present designation, after the retirement of his predecessor, Comrade Felix Akingboye.

The Edo State born scribe of the Union holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Ibadan; and has had classroom stint as a tutor before taking appointment with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria.

The Union also confirmed Olangwe Fred Dagogo, formerly Organising Secretary; a position he held diligenty for the maximum period before his promotion as  General Secretary of the Seamen & Water Transport Branch of the Union.

Comrade Dagogo is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portharcourt.

Comrade Joseph Ekwere appointment was also confirmed as General Secretary of the Nigeria Ports Authority ( NPA) Branch of the Union. He rose from the position of Computer Secretary, a position he held diligenty for the maximum period under the Seamen & Water Transport Branch before his present designation.

Ekwere holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Lagos.

The Union’s President General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi congratulated the three officers on their promotions.