MWUN mourns as veteran trade unionist, Comrade Chris Idagbonre, passes on

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced, with deep sorrow, the passing of Comrade Chris Eromosele Idagbonre, a former Vice President-General of the Union, who died after a brief illness.

His death marks the loss of a dedicated trade unionist and a steadfast advocate of workers’ welfare

Comrade Idagbonre served the Union meritoriously for over 25 years and retired gloriously in 2025 after an illustrious career.

He began his trade union journey at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Lagos, under the NPA Branch of MWUN, where he distinguished himself with an unblemished record of service, rising through the ranks to become Vice President-General of the Union.

In a e-signed release by comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, head of Media, MWUN made available to Nationupdate said he was a dedicated Union executive with a passion for labour issues and a heart for humanity, loved by colleagues and contemporaries alike.

The MWUN President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, praised his selfless service, saying Chris was a go-to person for conflict resolution.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by his family; the Union prays his soul rests in peace.