The Lagos State Government has suspended the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, from all parks and garages in the state.
The government’s move is as a result of the crisis rocking the Lagos chapter of NURTW and the national body, which led to the suspension of the Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo by the national body.
Following the tension generated by the suspension of MC Oluomo, the government took the decision for the safety of Lagosians.
According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso late Thursday, government had been watching closely events in the NURTW.
His statement says there have been claims and counter claims over the control of the union, saying government has a duty to ensure the safety of lives and property of all Lagosians and visitors.
The statement therefore, believes 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.