Labour and Trade Union
MWUN PRESIDENT-GENERAL FRANCIS BUNU HONOURED WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP AWARD BY LANDMARK AFRICA MEDIA
MWUN PRESIDENT-GENERAL FRANCIS BUNU HONOURED WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP AWARD BY LANDMARK AFRICA MEDIA
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) is proud to announce that its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has been conferred with a distinguished award by Noble Landmark Africa Media Magazine in celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The award, which recognises outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape, was presented to Comrade Bunu in acknowledgment of his remarkable footprints in the nation’s labour and maritime sectors within a relatively short tenure at the helm of the Union.
Noble Landmark Africa Media Magazine, in its citation, described Comrade Bunu as one of Nigeria’s foremost labour leaders, highlighting his uncommon blend of innovation, clarity of purpose, and exceptional leadership acumen that has not only transformed the Maritime Workers’ Union but has also resonated across the broader labour movement in the country.
The management of the publishing outfit particularly noted that Comrade Bunu’s rise from the grassroots of trade unionism speaks volumes about his character and commitment. Long before assuming the office of President-General, he had consistently demonstrated that labour activism is not defined by rhetoric or oratory, but by deliberate and impactful action — a quality that ultimately earned him the “Impactful Leadership Award.”
Though Comrade Bunu was unavoidably absent at the award presentation ceremony, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the management of Noble Landmark Africa Media for recognising his contributions and finding him worthy of such an honour. His appreciation was conveyed through the Secretary-General of MWUN, Comrade Oniha Erazua, who received the plaque on his behalf.
The Union’s management equally commended the publishers for their commitment to objective and truth-driven reportage of maritime industry affairs, urging them to sustain the standard.
Comrade Kenedy Ikemefuna
Head of Media
Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN)