About HAPSSSA
The Hotel & Personal Services Senior Staff Association (HAPSSSA) has been a cornerstone of worker representation in Nigeria for over four decades.
The Journey
Born from the labour union reforms of 1978, we've grown into a formidable force dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of workers in the hospitality and personal services sectors.
Founded
Hotel & Personal Services Senior Staff association came into existence with the reform of labour union via decree 22 of 1978 and as amended on 6th January 1999.
First Leaders
Comrade Victor Ojo Omoare emerged as the first General Secretary in 1984 while Comrade San Idowu was the first National President.
Legally Registered
HAPSSSA was legally registered by the registrar of trade union by Mr. J.M.O Okoedion at the Federal Ministry of Labour on 15th August 1984
Leadership
Led by our Current National President [2019 - Date], Comrade William Iyeh Adegbe with the Deputy National President Comrade Bishara Sule and the General Secretary Comrade Gbenga Isola. HAPSSSA continues to evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of our members.
The Association has had Eight(8) National Presidents and Four(4) General Secretaries since inception.
Comrade Victor Ojo Omoart
First General Secretary (1984-1989)
Comrade Sam Idowu
First President (1984-1987)
Comrade LA Dally-Adeokun
Second President (1987-1993)
Comrade Abdulmalik Momoh
Second General Secretary (1990-2012)
Comrade Habila Hommels Matoh
Third President (1993-1997)
Comrade Dele Dada
Third General Secretary (1999-2012)
Comrade Godfrey Oside
Fourth President (1997-2004)
Comrade Musa Toly
Fifth President (2004-2011)
Comrade Micah Isaiah
Sixth President (2011-2015)
Comrade Dr. Ademola Adeyemi
Seventh President (2015-2019)
Current CWC Members
Comrade Iyeh William Adegbe
National President
Comrade Bishara Sule
Deputy National President
Comrade Gbenga Isola
General Secretary
Comrade Caleb Sule
Internal Auditor
Comrade Ben Ofuokwu
Principal Assistant General Secretary
Comrade Linus Ekanem
National Treasurer
Comrade Idah Emmanuel
Vice President - North
Comrade Samuel Ochotukpo
Vice President - West
Comrade Josephine Ogbotobo
National Women's Coordinator
Comrade Sandra Nwachukwu
Vice President (East)
Comrade Toyin Ojobanikan
National Trustee (West)
Comrade Nkeiruka H-Davies
National Trustee (East)
We're Proudly affiliated with
HAPSSSA is more than just a union - we're a family of dedicated professionals committed to improving the working lives of our members. Our jurisdiction covers a wide range of sectors, including:
Hotels and restaurants
Cafes and eateries
Laundry and cleaning services
Engineering and maintenance
Recreational and tourist organizations