JUST IN: Oyo State Govt Proscribes NURTW
The Oyo State government has announced the proscription of the National Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) in the state over the consistent leadership battle between members.
Mouthpiece NG recalls that some members of the union had been in leadership tussle over the taken over of some union strongholds in Mobil area, ring road, Bere, Gate and Wema Bank axis, Iwo road, within Ibadan metropolis.
The crises brewed up on Thursday when some members reportedly attacked other rival camps of the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
The Chief of staff in a statement signed by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said all parks and garages have nod been taken over by the state government.
Announcing the development on Friday, Oyo state Chief of staff, Bisi Ilaka stated that “while appreciating the good people Oyo State for their steadfastness overtime and support for this administration, we stand on the need to maintain peace and transquility in the state in order to engender commercial and human development.
“After today’s deliberation with security and stakeholders meeting involving security chiefs and the governor, we have resolved to procribe the NURTW in this state untill further notice.”
The statement reads further that “all activities of the union remain illegal henceforth. We urge the people of the state to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation as combined security task force in every community of the state have been charged to control and maintain peace and order.
“Parks and garages in the state have been taken over by the Oyo State Government with immediate effect.”