The Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA), a broad coalition of maritime unions, groups, and associations, has successfully concluded its elections, ushering in a new set of officers to lead the organization for a four-year tenure.
A statement signed by the retained National President, Prince Adeyinka Aroyewun, and made available to Business Hilights.ng said “The election, which saw the participation of delegates across various cadres of the association, ushered in a new leadership team structured to guide the organization from its highest advisory body down to the state level.”
The Elders’ Council
The newly constituted Elders’ Council, which serves as the guiding body of the association, comprises seasoned stakeholders. The members are:
– Alh Abdulkareem Oluwayomi
– Alh Muhammed Owolabi
– Chief Jelili Sanni
– Mr Gbenga Okunlade
– Mr Ogunkomaya Adewale
National Management Team
At the apex of the operational structure, the National Management Team will be steering the association’s strategic direction. The newly elected officials are:
– National President: Prince Adeyinka Aroyewun
– National Deputy President: Mr Moshood Adisa
– National Deputy Operations: Alh Wasiu Olatunji
– National Secretary: Mr Augustine Erhabor
– *National Treasurer:* Mr Joseph Adekayaja
– Director of Protocol, Planning & Logistics: Alh Muyideen Olapade
– National Financial Secretary: Ms Adekoyeni Ademola
Complementing the national leadership is the newly formed Lagos State Executive Council, which will handle operations and administration within the state. The full list of state excos includes:
– Chairman: Mr Moshood Adisa
– Vice Chairman (Admin): Mr Raman Folorunsho
– Vice Chairman (Operations): Mr Gbenga Okunlade
– Secretary: Mr Dada Kayode
– Treasurer: Mrs Celestina Uki
– Financial Secretary: Mr Tunde Oladokun
– Organizing Secretary: Mr Isiaka Olatunji
– Welfare Secretary: Hakeem Yusuf
– Assistant Secretary: Mr Henry Chibueze
– Assistant Financial Secretary: Mr Ogunkomaya Solomon
– *Chief Whip:* Mr Malik Olayinka
– Planning & Logistics Secretary: Mr Ismaila Salami
– Publicity Secretary: Mr Joseph Adekayaja
– Ex Officio (1): Bilal Adedeji
– Ex Officio (2): Alh Dauda Adeyemo
The official inauguration ceremony for the newly elected officers will be announced in due course. The new leadership is expected to focus on advancing the interests of maritime transport workers and fostering greater collaboration within the sector.
