MC Oluomo : Lagos Suspends NURTW

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

The development was disclosed in a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Thursday.

The State Government noted that it will set up a Committee to immediately take control of the parks and garages.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led government stated that it must protect the lives of the people of Lagos State.

The statement released late on Thursday was titled, ‘Lagos Suspends Nurtw From Parks’, it reads, “The Lagos State Government has been watching closely events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union. There have been claims and counterclaims over the control of the union.

“The Government must 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.”

This is coming after the national body of the union suspended its Lagos State chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, following weeks of protracted conflict and leadership tussle.