Point News247 reports that the Lagos State Government has suspended the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW) from the State’s parks.
Gatekeepers News reports that this suspension follows the recent claims and counterclaims over the control of the union.
The Commissioner of Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso who announced the suspension in a statement said that “The Government has a duty to ensure the safety of lives and property of all Lagosians and visitors.”
The statement read, “… 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 Commissioner added that 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.
On Thursday, the Lagos State Council’s Chairman of NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo announced the withdrawal of members of the state’s council, including himself, from the national body.
Oluomo announced this at the state secretariat, Agege on Thursday, a few hours after NURTW headquarters suspended him for alleged insubordination.