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  • RTEAN Lagos chair felicitates Nigerians

    RTEAN Lagos chair felicitates Nigerians

    The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Lagos State Branch has extended his New Year’s greetings to Nigerians.

    Speaking during an interview with reporters at the body’s state Secretariat in Akesan, the Chairman, Alhaji Comrade Samsondeen Ajala Kaosara, described the new year as a privilege by Almighty God, urging Nigerians to remain prayerful and place God first in their activities.

    Kaosara congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi, as well as the Senate President, Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, Ministers, and other government officials.

    He commended President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that RTEAN members had begun to enjoy its benefits.

    According to him, the distribution of CNG vehicles to RTEAN under the leadership of the National President, Alhaji Musa Muhammed Maitakobi, and gradual reduction in food prices are signs of progress. He also praised the Federal Government’s efforts in addressing national security challenges.

    The chairman called on Nigerians to remain patient and focused, assuring them that conditions would continue to improve. He reaffirmed that RTEAN members nationwide are 100 percent in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid.

    Kaosara extended new year’s greetings to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Deputy Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State Executive Council. He prayed for divine wisdom, strength, and continued mercy upon them, assuring that RTEAN Lagos remains fully supportive of the state government.

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    He also conveyed his best wishes to all traditional rulers (Obas) in Lagos State, advising them to continue to uphold dignity, peace, and unity within their communities.

    Addressing RTEAN members in Lagos State, the Chairman expressed deep appreciation to all Executive Council members, past and present, for their unwavering support, cooperation, and loyalty, which he said have contributed greatly to his success as State Chairman.

    Kaosara further extended appreciation to the Tricycle Owners and Drivers Association of Lagos (TODA – Keke Elese Meta) and members of NAMORAL (Okada Riders) for their cooperation and commitment.

    He advised transport operators to fear God, exercise patience, obey Lagos State traffic laws, and take good care of their families.

    He commended Maitakobi for his leadership, guidance, and support to RTEAN Lagos State. He prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to bless and protect him and his family.

    The chairman also extended New Year greetings to his family, his wife, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, declaring that 2026 shall be a year of joy, peace, and prosperity.

  • RTEAN boss gets kudos over transport

    RTEAN boss gets kudos over transport

    The National President of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Dr Musa Muhammed, has been hailed for his contributions to the development of road transport in the country.

    Lagos State Chairman of RTEAN, Alhaji Samsondeen Ajala, who gave the commendation in a congratulatory message on the birthday of Dr Muhammed, said the RTEAN national president had for many years contributed towards the development of the transport sector in Lagos State before he moved to Abuja as president of RTEAN.

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    He said the transport policies of the state government had his inputs and support.

    Ajala said the ongoing plan of the state RTEAN to acquire CNG vehicles from China had his inputs and approval.

    He said as a father and mentor, Muhammed deserved commendation, especially for his contributions towards nation building.

    He added that the entire members of RTEAN, Tricycle Owners and Drivers Association of Keke Marwa also celebrate with him.

  • Okpebholo bans NURTW, RTEAN, others

    Okpebholo bans NURTW, RTEAN, others

    Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has banned activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Drivers on Wheel in the state.

    Okpebholo banned the unions from collecting any form of dues, levies, taxes, or charges from motorists, drivers, traders, or any member of the public in the State.

    The Edo Governor also banned the Atalakpa Recovery Concept Ltd, a private firm owned by the All Progressives Congress State Youth Chairman, Tony Kabaka, engaged to enforce compliance of payment of taxes and levies.

    A statement by Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, said Governor Okpebholo banned the unions and consultant receiving reports of  resurgence of illegal revenue collection by certain unions and organizations under various guises across the state.

    The statement said the unions were given limited authorisation to collaborate with the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) under clearly defined terms but ‘have grossly violated the conditions of their engagement and resorted to cash collections, extortions, social harassment and intimidation.’

    According to the statement: “Credible reports reaching the people-loving Governor, indicate that the firm and its workers have become complicit in widespread extortion and abuse of mandate, thereby betraying the trust reposed in them by the State.

    “The Government considers these actions as acts of economic sabotage, social oppression, and a direct affront to law and order. The era of using unions as fronts to harass, intimidate, or extort drivers and road users in the name of revenue collection is over.

    “All activities of the aforementioned unions are suspended indefinitely.

    “No individual or group under any of these unions is permitted to collect any form of payment from motorists or road users.

    “All motorists, drivers, and road users are strongly advised not to pay any cash or comply with any form of illegal levy imposed by these banned entities.

    “Reports of any such illegal activity should be forwarded immediately to the Edo State Special Taskforce, coordinated by SP Michael Anetor via 08038157126.

    “The Commissioner of Police and all relevant security agencies have been duly notified and directed to arrest and prosecute any individual or group found violating this directive.

    “Edo State Government, under the leadership of the people-loving Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, remains committed to sanitizing the revenue system and protecting its citizens from unlawful exploitation. Let this serve as a final warning to all parties engaged in or considering such illegal activities: the full weight of the law will be brought upon you.”

  • RTEAN kicks against recognition of illegal motorcycle operators’ union in Lagos

    RTEAN kicks against recognition of illegal motorcycle operators’ union in Lagos

    An appeal has been made to the Lagos State Government not to recognize any other transport union, apart from the two existing recognized unions, namely the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria and the National Union of Road Transport Workers.

    The appeal was made by the Lagos State Chairman of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, Alhaji Shamsideen Ajala, while briefing newsmen in Lagos.

    He said that RTEAN was registered as a transport union in 1978 and listed among recognized trade unions by the federal government.

    According to him, RTEAN was also recognized among the two transport unions in Lagos State by the government white paper of June 29th, 2004, ditto by another letter written by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation dated January 10th, 2022.

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    Ajala said that given the above, the state government also allowed ‘Okada’ unions that operated in the state to be under RTEAN or NURTW.

    He stated that it would be wrong for the state government now to allow the purported Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria, MOUN, to operate in Lagos without affiliation with any of the two existing recognized transport unions in the state.

    Ajala noted that the plan by the MOUN to operate in Lagos without affiliation to either RTEAN or NURTW would contradict the state law on transportation.

  • RTEAN moves to reduce road crashes

    RTEAN moves to reduce road crashes

    …direct members to embrace pre, post crash initiative 

    The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Transportation and stakeholders, is aiming to reduce road traffic crashes and ensure victims receive attention quickly. 

    The association in a statement signed by its President, Musa Maitakobi, and National Secretary, Comrade Yusuf Adeniyi, said this was towards the fulfilment of the dictate of the United Nations Decade of Action of Road Safety 2021-2030, which aims at reducing death due to Road Traffic Crashes by 50 per cent before the year 2030.

    It called on transport workers to embrace the Pre and Post-Crash Initiative for the Road Transportation Sector.

    The union lamented that every year in Nigeria, Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) and accidents claim thousands of lives and caused varying degrees of bodily harm to many people. 

    It noted that on many occasions, victims of road accidents are left unattended at the point of crash, thereby reducing their chances of survival, adding also that many of the survivors are made to pay huge sum of money for their medical and emergency treatment. 

    “As such, in a bid to address this problem, the Federal Ministry of Transportation in collaboration with stakeholders in the transportation sector has fully commenced the implementation of the Pre and Post-Crash Initiative for the Road Transportation Sector in Nigeria”, the statement said. 

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    The organisation disclosed that the initiative seeks to ensure that all vehicles whether private and commercial acquire lifesaving tools and skills in accordance with the National Road Traffic Regulation (NRTR) 2012 and the Nigerian Highway Code. 

    It added: “The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) empowered by its establishing Act, is mandating all commercial transport vehicles (inter and intra state) to ensure the safety and security of all passengers and commuters by registering their vehicles under the Pre and Post-Crash Initiative for the Road Transportation Sector in Nigeria especially during this festive period that records high volume of passengers’ movement across the country as well as high rate of casualties involved in RTC/accidents. 

    “This is to ensure that all passengers and commuters are well-protected and secured while in transit through the benefits attached to the Pre and Post-Crash Initiative for the Road Transportation Sector in Nigeria. Gllaborating

    “RTEAN is partnering with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Police Force and Directorate of Road Traffic Services (VIO) to ensure maximum compliance. 

    The union wanted that any commercial vehicle that does not comply with the directive by November 2024 shall be arrested and fined. 

    “RTEAN shall also advocate through all relevant mediums that members of the public should not patronize any unregistered vehicle for their own safety and security.”, it added. 

    The organisation listed some importance of the initiative which included the acquisition of standardized and recommended vehicle First Aid Kit as stipulated by the National Road Traffic Regulation (NRTR) 2012 and the Nigerian Highway Code. 

    It said the Vehicle First Aid Kit is to help first responders attend to RTC/accident victims in order to give them a fighting chance at life before emergency response unit arrives. 

    It added that there would also be death benefit coverage of N1.5 Million for each occupant of the registered vehicle with medical and emergency treatment Coverage of N1 Million for each occupant of the registered vehicle.

  • Monarch warns supporters against violence after RTEAN exit

    Monarch warns supporters against violence after RTEAN exit

    Oba Sulaimon Raji Adesina, the Oniba of Iba Kingdom and former chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) Lagos chapter has warned his supporters against fomenting trouble following his resignation from the association.

    Adesina stated this in a statement issued by his media assistant, Samuel Olalere Owoseni (SAMGRIN), emphasizing the need for his supporters to continue their job and embrace peace rather than cause trouble.

    “I am the one who resigned and I have my reasons. If you are my supporter, please carry on with your jobs and don’t fight on my behalf. We’re a peace-loving people and we must remain the same regardless of the situation,” Oniba said.

    The former RTEAN chairman stated that the state is notable for its efforts in ensuring peace and tranquillity and must not be truncated by any activity, especially as it concerns him.

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    He advised his supporters and well-wishers to key into the vision of the governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and jettison any attempt to foment trouble that could negate the efforts of the government. 

    “I am happy people are aggrieved. It’s understandable and I thank you all for your concerns but we must not allow this to escalate into chaos.

    “Where we’re headed is still far away and we must remain calm and resolute. The future is ever bright,” he added.

  • RTEAN inaugurates Lagos branch

    RTEAN inaugurates Lagos branch

    National body of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has inaugurated Lagos State branch.

    The state had suspended RTEAN in September 2022 and constituted a Caretaker Committee.

    However, last month, it lifted the ban, leading to reconstitution of the executives.

    Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja yesterday, President of RTEAN, Musa Maitakobi, urged the union to be peaceful in addressing issues instead of resorting to protest or thuggery.

    Maitakobi urged members to desist from breaking rules and uphold professionalism.

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     “It is our duty to eradicate hooliganism or thuggery in motor parks. Peace is the solution to achieve your aim”, he said.

    He called on the state Chair, Oba Sulaiman Adeshina, to resolve pending issues.

    Adeshina noted importance of team work towards achieving goals.

      He pledged to carry the association to a higher level.

    The chairman called on members and executives to work as one family.

  • LASPAGA set to rejoin RTEAN

    LASPAGA set to rejoin RTEAN

    The Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators (LASPAGA) Caretaker Committee is set to be reintegrated into the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).

    This follows the recent lifting of its ban by the state government and the resolution of the crisis among members.

    Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in September 2022, ordered the suspension of the transport association, as a result of violence in parts of the state.

    The state government constituted a 35-person ad hoc committee headed by Oba Adesina Sulaiman Raji-Asade, to take over the affairs of the union.

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    The National Industrial Court in Lagos on April 18, 2023, ordered the reinstatement of the association.

    Addressing a press conference in Lagos, the secretary of LASPAGA, Alhaji Abdulrahman Amusan noted that the agency was ready to be reintegrated into RTEAN and continue to advance transportation in the state.

    He said under the leadership of Raji-Asade, LASPAGA made significant strides in promoting the welfare of all, adding that his commitment to peace and unity was crucial to the agency’s vision.

    Amusan urged all members to commence activities under the auspices of RTEAN while spotting the yellow uniform. He advised them to stay away from thuggery and hooliganism.

    He thanked the state government and other stakeholders for their support while reaffirming the agency’s dedication to promoting peace and unity towards a better transportation system.

  • Lagos lifts suspension on RTEAN, dissolves Parks and Garages Committee

    Lagos lifts suspension on RTEAN, dissolves Parks and Garages Committee

    Lagos State chapter of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) can now return to work, the governor said yesterday.

    The Special Adviser to the governor on Transportation, Giwa, said the ban on the union’s operations has been lifted.

     ????? said the government took the decision after careful consideration and extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, including members of the association, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the public.

    According to him, the government believed that lifting the ban would help foster peace and smooth working relationships among the various transport unions in the state.

    Giwa stated that the Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators’ Committee, (LASPGAC), set up to manage parks and garage facilities in the state had also been dissolved with immediate effect.

    He explained that the decision was made in the best interest of promoting unity and peaceful co-existence, ensuring the smooth operation of transport services within the state as well as helping to foster a more collaborative relationship between the government and the transport union.

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    The Special Adviser urged all parties involved to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of the settlement reached for peaceful and sustainable operations in the transportation sector.

    He also implored them to cooperate and work together towards building a better transportation system to benefit all Lagos State residents.

    In September 2022, the state government suspended the activities of RTEAN and constituted a Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the union.

    The Committee which has the former National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo as Chairman and former Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transportation Dr Taiwo Salam as Secretary had operated all parks and garages effectively.

  • RTEAN ban lifted as union gets new leadership in Lagos

    RTEAN ban lifted as union gets new leadership in Lagos

    The Federal Government and Lagos State Government have resolved the crisis rocking the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Lagos State.

    The ban slammed on the union’s operations in Lagos has been lifted.

    The resolution lay to rest the contentious issue of RTEAN leadership with the unanimous appointment of a new leadership for the union in Lagos State.

    In a letter signed by the National Security, Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to the Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Adeshina Teslim (aka Okanlomo), has been appointed as the new Chairman of RTEAN in Lagos State with effect from January 1.

    According to Ribadu, the Lagos State office of RTEAN and all properties hitherto taken away are hereby returned to the union.

    He stated that the operation of RTEAN in all motor parks in Lagos State is to resume with immediate effect.

    “No member of RTEAN will be victimized by the Union or Lagos State Government for their role in the dispute. Lagos State Government, its agencies, and the general public are to be intimated about the peaceful resolution.

    “On this premise, you are humbly requested to intimate the union on the amicable resolution of the dispute and the highlights of the agreements reached,” the NSA stated in the letter.

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    Ribadu noted that the action was in compliance with the provisions of Item 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding dated October 2, 2023 between the FGN and the Organised Labour to interven in the crisis to facilitate peaceful resolution of the issues. The intervention of the FGN, he said, was also in line with the commitment of the present administration to bolster industrial harmony and ensure strict adherence to the rule of law.

    Reacting to his appointment, Teslim thanked the Federal Government through the National Security Adviser for successfully resolving the issues in Lagos state RTEAN and the TUC.

    He hailed RTEAN President Alhaji Musa Muhammad Metakobi, for ensuring there was no conflict or violence in Lagos state.

    Teslim specially appreciated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the appointment and also ending the crisis in the union.

    “I also thank the Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of staff to the Governor Tayo Ayinde, Commissioner of Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Transport Sola Giwa.