MWUN Elects New Cooperative Multi-purpose Society Leadership, Holds Its AGM
MWUN Elects New Cooperative Multi-purpose Society Leadership, Holds Its AGM
By Jerry Aguigbo
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its Cooperative Multipurpose Society and the election of its new leadership at the Union’s Secretariat at Osho-Drive on Friday February 13, 2026.
During the event, the pioneer President of the Cooperative Society, Comrade Ayokunle Ajayi thanked the Union during his valedictory speech for the opportunity given him to serve as the president of the Union’s financial institution for the period he held sway.
Comrade Ayokunle, who is currently a Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) Organizing & Operations of the Union was full of praise for the leadership of the Union, having given him the opportunity to serve in that capacity, saying that it was no mean trust by putting the people’s funds into his care with the rest of his outgoing executives for the years they meritoriously served the Cooperative Society with due diligence.
He spoke so glowingly of his executives, describing them as dedicated, always committed, and most responsible to the course of duty.He also described the team as most prudent to the best of his knowledge, as he stated that they worked with sincerity of purpose, and for the genuine interest of members.
Comrade Ayokunle recalled that when they assumed office, they had no structure on ground, no foundation and with little technical know- how; according to him, they were actually building from nothing, but today the difference achieved so far can be measured with success as being celebrated today. He went back memory lane to 2019 when he was first appointed the President of the Maritime Workers’ (Apapa) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited.
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.
The DSG Organizing & Operation 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.
The outgoing President was full of praises 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.
Ayokunle 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.
While thanking everyone that graced the AGM the outgoing President Emeritus of the Cooperative, Comrade Ayo announced the newly elected Executives of the Cooperative as follows:-
Comrades Micah Iddio – President,
Wole Adetumi – Vice President,
Serifat Ogbeide- Treasurer and
Ade Ayo Rasheed- Secretary. Others are;
Ruben Erujaro- Asst. Secretary,
Grace Olatunji- Ex- Officio and
Ayokunle Ajayi- Ex-Officio.
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