Makinde proscribes NURTW, Takes Over Motor Parks In Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has proscribed the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state.
The government who declared the activities of the Union illegal with immediate effect also announced the taking over of all parks and garages in the state.
A statement signed by the Governor and read by his Chief of Staff, Bisi Ilaka said the decision was made following the spate of violence across Ibadan, the Oyo State capital in recent times.
He said the decision was reached after a meeting with security stakeholders including the security chiefs in the state and government officials.
He said “While appreciating the good people of Oyo State for your steadfastness overtime and support for our administration, I want to reiterate our stand on the need to maintain peace and tranquillity in our state in order to engender commercial and human development.
“After today’s deliberation with Security stakeholders meeting involving security chiefs and Government, we have resolved to proscribe the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) until further notice.
“All activities of the Union remain illegal henceforth and 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 take control and maintain peace and order.
“To this end, all parks in the state have been taken over by the state government with immediate effect.”
VAM News recalls that Makinde, a few hours after he was sworn in, sacked the Chairmen of local governments and local council development areas (LCDA) as well as boards of parastatals and corporations in the state.
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