Lagos Govt bans NURTW activities at motor parks, garages

The Lagos State government on Friday imposed temporary ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW) at motor parks and garages in the state.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement on Friday, indicated that the state government has directed NURTW officials to stay away from all parks and garages.

The commissioner emphasized that the state government has been monitoring closely events in the union amid the claims and counter claims over the control of NURTW.

The Commissioner declared: “The government has a duty to ensure the safety of lives and property of all Lagosians and visitors.

“Therefore, there is an urgent need to douse the unnecessary tension generated by the leadership tussle in the NURTW and protect the citizenry from the likely fallout of the situation.

“After considering the provisions of the law, the government hereby suspends the activities of NURTW, which must cease to operate in all parks and garages in Lagos State.

“The government will set up a committee to immediately take control of the parks and garages. Members of the committee will be key stakeholders in the sector.”

The Lagos State government ordered the restriction to prevent the breakdown of law and order in all parks and garages in the state.

The NURTW Chairman in Lagos, Musiliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, was on Thursday suspended indefinitely from the NURTW.

The suspension of MC Oluomo was communicated by the national NURTW leaders in a letter dated March 9, 2022, signed by NURTW General Secretary, Kabiru Yau.

Yau noted that the suspension is in line with Article 42 section 5, subsection I, II, III, IV, V, and VIII of NURTW Constitution.