Lagos govt suspends NURTW, takes control of parks

The Lagos State Government has suspended the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union in the state.

The suspension follows the leadership tusstle rocking the union after the suspension of Musiliu Akinsanya populary known as MC Oluomo as state chairman by the national body of the NURTW.

In a statement by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, the government said the suspension of NURTW in the state was “douse the unnecessary tension generated by the leadership tussle in the NURTW and protect the citizenry from the likely fallout of the situation”.

The statement also added that the state government would set up a committee to run the parks.

“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,” the statement read.