Despite the Lagos State Government’s announcement that activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union, NURTW, from all parks and garages in the state were suspended, members of the union at Iyana-Ishashi, Iya-Nera and Agbara on Friday engaged in the collection of levy from commercial drivers.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement on Thursday, said after considering the provisions of the law, the government hereby suspends the activities of NURTW.
In his words: “The Lagos State Government has been watching closely events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW). There have been claims and counterclaims 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.”
However, TNG reporter observed that there was no compliance to the suspension by members of NURTW in certain areas of the state.