The Lagos State Government has suspended the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers from parks across the state.
This follows the crisis in the union, which resulted in the Lagos State chapter pulling out of the national body on Thursday.
The decision to pull out of the national body was announced by the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo.
Reacting to the development, the Lagos State Government on Thursday night announced the suspension of NURTW from all its parks.
In a statement by its Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the government said: “The Lagos State Government has been watching closely events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW). There have been claims and counter claims over the control of the union.
“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 Government’s position is premised on its responsibility to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order in all parks and garages in Lagos State.”
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