By KELECHI AZUBUIKE

Lagos —  APM Terminals, the largest container terminal in West Africa, has apologised to the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN and its President-General, Nted Emmanuel Anthony, over recent uncomplimentary press remarks.

Piqued by the alleged uncomplimentary used of words on its President General, the Dockworkers branch of the union, had on Sunday handed down a one week ultimatum to APM Terminals and its spokesman to withdraw the words and tender unreserved apology, or it would declare the spokesman a persona non grata in the ports.

However in a statement, APM Terminals spokesman said, “I have known the President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Comrade Anthony Emmanuel Nted, for over a decade. I have known him to be a great and respected labour leader who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Nigerian maritime industry.”