By Adedoyin Falolu
The Lagos State Government has been watching closely events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW).
Mr Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner of Information, Lagos Stats who said in a media release that: 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.
It would be recalled during an address by Mr Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC oluomo led executives after its suspension by the National Body called on Lagos State Government to suspend the Union and inaugurate parks and garage committe.
Finding from our reporter showed that toll collection was still in progress and members still report to embattled chairman,Musiliu Akinsanya.
However,it nuclear what the Commissioner of Information meant in his release that critical stakeholders will be named in the committe to be constituted by the Lagos State Government.
Many questions had emanated from Social Media on why Lagos State Government is bent on foisting MC Oluomo on transport management despites its various atrocities and abuse in the State.