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LASG Suspends NURTW From All Parks And Garages In Lagos
Lagos State Government suspends activities of NURTW in all parks and garages in Lagos.
It said that the Government will set up a Committee to take control of the parks and garages.
The move follows the suspension of Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, as the Chairman of Lagos State chapter of NURTW.
Oluomo had earlier urged LASG to take over the running of all parks and garages in the state, following his suspension.
The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the suspension of activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in all parks and garages in Lagos State.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said that the Government will set up a Committee to take control of the parks and garages.
The statement reads :
“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 move by the State government follows the suspension of Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, as the Chairman of Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
MC Oluomo had earlier urged Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take over the running of all parks and garages in the state, following his suspension.
