By Benjamin Njoku

The President of Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Mr Pretty Okafor has reaffirmed his commitment towards the union’s growth amid internal dispute resolution as representatives of the union recently met with the Registrar of Trade Unions, Mr. Folonipe Amos, at the Registrar’s office in Abuja.

The meeting, which commenced at 11:46 am, was convened to address ongoing internal conflicts within PMAN’s leadership and chart a path toward resolution and sustainable growth for the union.

The Registrar of Trade Unions, in his address stressed the importance of resolving the issues amicably.

He noted his long-standing engagement with PMAN and expressed disappointment that not all parties honored the invitation to the meeting, citing the absence of the suspended NWC members, Sunny Neji, Zaaki Azzey, Steven Michael Ugochukwu (Ruggedman), the former PMAN General Secretary, Mr. Boniface Itodo and other aggrieved parties.

The Registrar emphasized that the goal of the meeting was to interpret the union’s constitution and ensure that all actions taken by the leadership were in line with the rules governing the association.

Okafor provided a comprehensive account of events leading to the current dispute, highlighting his efforts to maintain peace within the union despite internal challenges. He noted that despite their disagreements, he remained committed to ensuring that PMAN’s core projects, including the PMAN House, PMAN Radio Station, and development of PMAN’s land in Abuja, continued without interruption.

Okafor revealed that he had personally facilitated the acquisition of radio station equipment and secured international deals to advance PMAN’s interests. However, these efforts were met with opposition from some members of the NWC, leading to tensions that escalated into attempts to unseat him while he was abroad