The Lagos State and National bodies of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) have reconciled with a resolution for a peaceful co-existence following a recent mediation by the Lagos State Government.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola during a courtesy visit by the Union Leaders, said the State Government has done the needful to ensure further peaceful resolution between the National Chapter and State Chapter of the Union by lifting the suspension placed on the Union over a year ago.
Toriola lauded the executives of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Committee for holding forth while urging the Union to maintain peace and operate within the ambit of their constitution as they commence the transition back to NURTW.
Lauding the Lagos State Government, a former National President of the Union and Chairman Transition Committee, Alhaji Najeem Yasin, applauded the efforts of the State Government and the Ministry in the resolution process. He assured the State Government that the union will continue to be in support of the law and the development of the State.
The reinstated Chairman, Alhaji Musliu Akinsanya, thanked the State Government and the National EXCO of the NURTW for their support and assured the State of the Lagos Chapter’s cooperation.
The members of the National body present include; Comrade Aliyu Issa Ore, Alhaji Hassan Haruna, and Comrade Kayode Adeyanju while others from the Lagos State Parks and Garages include Alh. Sulaimon Ojora, Comrade Olayiwola, Comrade Ibrahim Yusuf, Shittu Ganiyu, Yinka Hassan, Moshood Omojuwa, Agoro Ismaila, and Akeem Tijani Salami.
