…As Dockworkers Adhere To Safety Measures

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), says the level of compliance of dockworkers to safety measures, as regards the deadly Coronavirus, is high.
The President-General of MWUN, Mr Adewale Adeyanju, gave the assurance in Lagos, yesterday.
According to him, dockworkers have been enlightened about Coronavirus and ways to reduce its spread.
“Dockworkers are told that henceforth, any vessel coming from Asian countries such as Japan and China should be quarantined  before they board the vessel.
“On no account are they allowed to board a vessel that is not well quarantined.
“They are also advised on constant use of hand sanitisers and to avoid someone  sneezing constantly or someone who has symptoms of the virus as well as to stay away  from crowd.
“The level of compliance is gaining momentum,” he said.
Adeyanju added that the Nigerian Ports Authority (MPA)medical personnel recently interacted with   dockworkers on the same issue.
He said that NPA disclosed measures it put in place to safeguard dockworkers at  seaports.
He hoped that the measures would safeguard dockworkers and others against the virus.