Gov Makinde May Lift Ban On Oyo NURTW (See When)

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State may next week lift the ban he placed on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW).

This was made known by the National President of the NURTW, Alhaji Nojeem Yasin while speaking to newsmen after a meeting with the governor.

He disclosed that Makinde had assured the leadership of his willingness to lift the ban provided the members will maintain peace in the state.

Speaking further, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, confirmed that Governor Makinde agreed to lift the ban only if peace will be maintained in the state.

He said the presence of the state security chiefs who at the meeting revealed the security situation of the union to the national president and his team made him agree that maintenance of peace and security is non-negotiable.

Naija News recalls that Governor Makinde had proscribed the activities of the union two days after his inauguration following violence across the state.