Lagos Suspends NURTW From Parks, Garages

The Lagos State Government has suspended the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in all parks and garages in the state.

This was announced in a statement on Thursday signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.

According to the release, the government has taken the decision to put on hold Union's activities in the state in a bid to forestall a possible breakdown of law and order due to an underlying leadership tussle among its members.

The statement further noted that the suspension was necessary in a way to protect the lives and properties of the citizens, adding that government will set up a committee to immediately 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."