MC Oluomo’s Sack: Lagos Announces Suspension Of NURTW From Parks
All activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW) in Lagos state have been suspended.
The suspension was ordered by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the early hours of today, March 11, 2022.
The state government, in a communication made available and signed by Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said the step became imperative following the indefinite suspension placed on Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, to forestall breakdown of law and order.
The national body of the transport union, with Mr Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as head, had listed misconduct, insubordination, and inciting members of the state chapter against its leadership as sins of Mr Akinsanya.
The statement directing the immediate suspension 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.
