By Bisade Ojoye
The Lagos State Government has suspended the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW) from operating in all parks and garages in Lagos State
A statement signed by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, reads, “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”.
According to him, 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.
Omotoso said the Government would set up a Committee to immediately take control of the parks and garages of which members of the committee would 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”, he added
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