The Organised labour and maritime operators has warned over growing security and revenue-leakage risks at the nation’s seaports.
They said that the absence of registered tally clerks and on-board ship gangway security men has left vital port operations exposed to fraud and illicit activity, therefore calling on the Federal Government to immediately restore these groups of workers.
This was made, during the Dockworkers’ Day celebration in Lagos, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, President-General, Francis Bunu, emphasised that their removal has created a serious security gap in the maritime industry, especially given the rising insecurity in the country.
He Further said that an alignment with the position of Organised Labour on the return of Tally Clerks and gangway security should be considered as the maritime industry has been severely affected by their absence.