THE Ogun State Government has cautioned members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) against any actions that could disrupt peace and order within the state.
This warning followed reports of an alleged plan by some union members in Ijebu Ode to contest the decisions of the union’s established leadership and stage a protest to assert their position.
In a statement issued over the weekend, the state Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, reiterated that the government would not hesitate to restrict the union’s activities in public spaces if there are any attempts to disturb the peace.
“It has come to the attention of the Ogun State Ministry of Transportation that some members of NURTW operating in Ijebu Ode are challenging the decisions of the established NURTW leadership in the state.” the statement read
“Further to the above, it is reported that disaffected members propose to resort to violence as a means of demonstrating their grievances.
“This bulletin is to notify and remind NURTW and its members of their corporate and personal/individual duty to conduct corporate and personal activities strictly within the ambit of the laws, rules, and regulations that the Constitution of Nigeria demands.
“NURTW and its members are therefore put on notice that the government of Ogun State, under the leadership of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, would not tolerate any disturbance of the peace in Ogun State so painstakingly achieved and sustained throughout the life of this administration.
“The leadership and members of NURTW are enjoined to fully operationalize the constitution of the union and transparently activate the dispute resolution clauses and schedules contained therein as appropriate, and to avoid any action(s) that may endanger lives and property in our dear state.
“Finally, this message serves as a reminder to all stakeholders that parks and garages in Ogun State are public assets for the safe and secure use of all members of the public and not a preserve of third parties, and that, in the wider interest of the public, the government will not hesitate to restrict the activities of unions in public spaces if public safety and/or security is at risk.”
