MWUN Cooperative elects new executives

The Cooperative Multipurpose Society of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has elected new leadership.

The new officers were elected at its Annual General Meeting held recently at the Union’s Secretariat at Osho-Drive, Apapa, Lagos.

The elected executives were Comrade Micah Iddio – President, Wole Adetumi – Vice President, Serifat Ogbeide- Treasurer, Ade Ayo Rasheed- Secretary, Ruben Erujaro- Asst. Secretary, Grace Olatunji- Ex- Officio and Ayokunle Ajayi- Ex-Officio.

In his valedictory speech, the pioneer President of the Cooperative Society, Comrade Ayokunle Ajayi, thanked the Union for the opportunity given him to serve as the president of the cooperative, saying it was no mean trust by putting the people’s funds into his care for the years he and his executive members served the Cooperative Society diligently.

Comrade Ayokunle, who is currently a Deputy Secretary-General of Organizing & Operations of the Union, recalled that when they assumed office, they had no structure on ground, no foundation and with little technical know-how; but the difference achieved so far could be measured with success being celebrated today.

Comrade Ayokunle also said that the core function of the Union’ Cooperative has been the provision of loans to members with modest interest to support welfare and financial stability; given the limited manpower and limited operational capacity, while reminding members that their funds are always safe and intact, duly audited and submitted to the Lagos State Government as required by law.

He also thanked the Apapa Cooperative Area Officer and her entire team for their effective coordination, guidance, and regulatory oversight. He praised the entire team for their effectiveness, professionalism and their unwavering support at all times which has never been taken for granted.

Ayokunle was full of praise for the President-General of the Union, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi for his progressive work so far, especially in the prompt remittance of members’ cooperative deductions, stressing that such prompt financial obligations, and financial stability reensures members’ confidence on the society.

He also thanked the immediate past President-General of the Union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju for his visionary initiative for establishing the Cooperative Multipurpose Society for the Union; while praising the indelible initiative of the former PG Emeritus, Comrade Adeyanju, who is so committed to members welfare at all times.