The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has threatened to shut down Flour Mills Plc operations at the Lagos ports over the company’s refusal to allow its workers to unionise.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Union’s Head of Media, Comrade John Ikemefuna made available to ThelensNG on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the MWUN President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, said the Union has co-existed with the multinational firm within port premises for over 22 years but has repeatedly been denied access to organise workers who fall under MWUN’s jurisdiction.
He described the situation as oppressive and a violation of workers’ rights, noting that such practices are unacceptable under modern labour standards and international conventions.
Comrade Bunu warned that the Union would proceed with the unionisation exercise and withdraw port services should Flour Mills Plc resist, stressing that no “foreign” union would be allowed to operate outside its recognised jurisdiction.
He added that since the exercise was successfully carried out in Warri, Delta State, Lagos ports cannot be an exception, insisting on uniform compliance with labour laws nationwide.
