The Motorbike Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) has inaugurated new executives in Cross River State.
The inauguration ceremony which was held on the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat in Calabar on Thursday, nineteenth September, noticed the union inaugurates 15 individuals to pilot the affairs of the union within the state.
Inaugurating the brand new executives, the Nationwide President of MOUN, Comrade Julius Oghenevwegba Bobi, charged the Comrade Echip Enang Enang-led new excos to be properly organised in addition to work diligently to raise the state to the highest.
Bobi stated the formation of the union began in 2016, “Till we received approval from the then Minister of Labour and Employment of Nigeria, Dr Chris Ngige,” including that members needs to be proud ambassadors of the union.
“We would like the widespread Okada man to be properly organised in order that the federal government and the individuals will accord him the respect. Okada driving has been conceived with a sure false impression however the imaginative and prescient we’ve got for this Union is divine.
“Okada driving has been banned in some states over insecurity however with this union, the difficulty will likely be put to relaxation. We are going to use this Union to interface with all ranges of presidency – the Federal, State and Native Governments. Be proud ambassadors of the Union.”
“I wish to implore the newly inaugurated state executives to do their work diligently. Cross River State is pricey to me and I would like the excos to be exemplary.
“I implore our members to work with the federal government of the day and on the nationwide, we’ll by no means disappoint you.”
On her half, the Controller of Labour, Federal Ministry of Labour and Empowerment within the State, Mrs Henrietta Offiong-Tabo, referred to as for assist for the brand new excos, including, “I’ll take the brand new excos for industrial coaching and labour issues.”
The State Commissioner for Transportation and Marine Companies, Hon. Ekpeyong Cobham, who was represented by the Everlasting Secretary, Donatus Ejemot Esu, disclosed the milestones of the present administration, together with the revamping of visitors lights, road lights and different primary facilities.
“Our goal is to make sure our roads are protected so that you can do your corporation. We’re your mates; we’re not right here to intimidate you; fairly, we’re right here to guard you and make sure you function in your protected area. Our doorways are at all times open to debate any points which may be bordering you,” he stated.
The State NLC Chairman, Comr. Gregory Ulayi, who was represented, stated: “We’re glad to welcome you into the fold. You’re going to get safety and bargaining energy. Don’t take this as a right, for you may sue and be sued. Please, be organised and law-abiding.”
In his comment, the newly elected Chairman of MOUN, Cross River State Council, Comr. Echip Enang, thank the State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, Nationwide executives of the Union, regulation enforcement officers in addition to NLC and the Commerce Union Congress (TUC).
“I wish to thank the NLC and TUC. The TUC deemed it match to register this Union, and I wish to thank the NLC for accepting this Union.
“We should cue and abide by the foundations and laws of the federal government. We should shield the curiosity of the Union in any respect price. I wish to encourage everybody to take this message again house,” Enang stated.
He warned members of the union to not function in areas that the federal government has banned their companies, including that, “We are going to assist the federal government to implement that. In these areas the place the federal government stated we must always not function, we must always not function.
“As you return house, inform everybody that the bike owner of right this moment shouldn’t be the bike owner of yesterday – we at the moment are affiliated with the NLC.”
The newly inaugurated Motorbike Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) executives in Cross River State are:
1. Comr. Echip Enang Enang – Chairman
2. Comr. Chris Offiong Effiom – Vice Chairman
3. Comr. Nelson Esira – Vice Chairman 3
4. Comr. Joseph Inde Peter – Secretary
5. Comr. Godwin Amoikwen – Treasurer
6. Comr. Godwin Otei – Inside Auditor
7. Comr. Edim Oyongha – Monetary Secretary
8. Comr. (Mrs) Mbang Anam – Girls Chief
9. Comr. Christopher Etim – Adviser 1
10. Comr. Etok Asuquo Okon – Ex-Officio 1
1 1. Comr. Bartholomew Adoga – Assistant Secretary
12. Comr. Emmanuel Okon Joel – Assistant Monetary Secretary
13. Comr. Mesembe Otu – Assistant Security Officer
14. Comr. Prince Ekpo Effiom – Assistant Activity Drive Officer
15. Comr. Marshall Henry Okon – Assistant Adviser 3
These current on the inauguration embrace the State Safety Adviser, Retired Navy Capt. Obono Ubi (represented), State Director of DSS (represented), NURTW, SSANIP, NANNM, NCSU, NASU, NULGE, PASAN, NDDC, MOUN excos from Delta, Edo and Bayelsa States amongst others.
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