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  • NURTW hails police for arrest of suspected killer

    NURTW hails police for arrest of suspected killer

    The Lagos state council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has commended the police for its efforts to arrest those alleged to be behind the killings of union members in the state.

    Chairman of the union Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede, gave the commendation in a statement on the parade of one Rafiu Akanbi Olohunwa and Ade Lawyer by the police in connection with the killing of Ganiyu Pinero  at Idumota area of Lagos recently.

    During the parade, Ade lawyer was reported to have confessed to having killed four other men in the past.

    The state Chairman thanked the Police for exposing the alleged killers, urging the leadership of the Police not to relent in their efforts to get to the roots of the matter by ensuring that other people behind the killings of union members are exposed, adding that Alhaji Rafiu Akanbi Olohunwa had been expelled from the union following series of unlawful activities traced to him”, in the past.

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    ” You see, Olohunwa and some others got into our union through the back door, but after some time,  their mission to cause confusion in the union was exposed and he was expelled from the union. His plans and that of his friends was  to create tension and to force the state government to descend on the union.

    “We thank God that their mission has been exposed”

    We appeal to the inspector General of Police to go after all those suspended to be involved in the killing of our people.

    “The people we have lost to the killers include People Hamburger from Oshodi, Mados Salawe etc.

    Police should help us get to the root of the matter. Our election is coming next year and these people if allowed to remain in our midst would continue to cause more havoc.

    Agbede stated that the union has absolute trust in the ability of the police to get to the roots of the matter to prevent future occurrence.

    He equally appealed to members of the union in the state not to take laws into their hands”, saying l will enjoin our members in the state to remain law abiding and co-operate with the police by furnishing them with information that can help their investigation”.

     

  • Yuletide: NURTW bans alcohol sale in Lagos motor parks

    Yuletide: NURTW bans alcohol sale in Lagos motor parks

    The National Union of Road Transport Workers ( NURTW ) says it has banned sales of alcoholic drinks in all motor parks in Lagos State ahead of the festive period.

    Mr Tajudeen Agbede, the Lagos State Chairman of NURTW, made this known on Monday in an interview.

    Agbede said that the union has set up a task force to enforce the ban in various motor parks across the state.

    “We don’t want to experience any form of accident on the highways as a result of alcoholic drinks during the festive period.

    Read also: Lagos moves to check drink-driving

    “We have four units of the task force going round the motor parks, at least three times a week, to enforce the ban on sales of alcoholic drinks within and outside our parks,” he said.

    The union chairman said the ban was not only meant for the festive seasons, adding that it would continue after the festivities.

    Agbede also appealed to the commuters to board vehicles at the designated motor parks for security of their lives and property instead of boarding unsafe vehicles by the roadside.

    He said that the union has also put in place some security measures in all the parks to guarantee safety of the commuters.

    “Our motor parks are safe to board vehicles to anywhere you are going to in the country,” he said.

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  • Ban on ‘danfo’: Lagos allays fear of job loss as NURTW backs move

    Ban on ‘danfo’: Lagos allays fear of job loss as NURTW backs move

    Lagos State Government has allayed the fear of job lost in the state’s transport sector as it moves to stop operations of yellow commercial buses popularly known as ‘danfo’ in order to ensure a more efficient transport system

    In a session with journalists, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde assured that there will be no job lost by the time the state phases out usage of yellow commercial buses, popularly known as ‘danfo’.

    Ayorinde who explained that the government has had series of meeting with stakeholders concerned in the business of mass transportation said the idea to phase out ‘danfos’ in Lagos is essential for the common good of all Lagosians.

    He furthered, “We are not taking the yellow buses out of the whole of Lagos. In the first danfo busesinstance, they will still be able to work in communities, local government roads, but not on the highways, major roads within the metropolis of Lagos.

    Ayorinde added that the yellow buses will be allowed to move into the hinterland but stated that there will be sufficient and more environmentally friendly buses that will be provided by the state before that is done.”

    He said: “The buses that will be brought with air conditions, provisions for physically challenged people will not be powered by angels, solar or driverless technologies. Drivers will work there, bus assistant will work there, so what it means is that we won’t just be able to employ erstwhile drivers of yellow buses but we will also be able to employ bus assistant that read tickets, sign and issue tickets and operate computers. Who says they can’t even be graduates? So far they are adequately remunerated.

    “That is the vision that the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has for Lags state, So it is not about taking jobs away from anybody it is about making lives better for those who are in the sector.nurtw-300x222

    Meanwhile, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos Chapter, on Tuesday advised its members not to panic over the proposed ban on operations of yellow commercial buses.

    The state Chairman of the union, Mr Tajudeen Agbede, gave the advice in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.

    Recall that Ambode had on Feb. 6 announced a plan to stop operations of yellow commercial buses popularly known as ‘danfo’ for a more efficient, well-structured and world-class mass transport system.

    Ambode said that the well-structured transport system would ease movement within the state and make Lagos cleaner without burdening the people in terms of taxes.

    Agbede said that the union was discussing the proposed ban with the government, adding that the union was ready to cooperate with the state government on its mega city project.

    “We are still discussing with the government on the proposed ban on yellow buses, but we believe it is going to yield a positive result.

    “The union is ready to comply with the conditions of making the state a mega city.

    “We are ready to change the colour of our buses and also comply with the directive to follow the service lanes,” Agbede said.

  • ‘Collect your PVCs’

    Chairman of the Lagos State Council of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Tajudeen Agbede has urged commercial drivers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

    Agbede said despite the hiccups in the distribution, they should not be discouraged.

    The NURTW boss said the union remained a partner in progress and responsible organisation which will continue to cooperate with the government to ensure the success of government policies.

  • NURTW dissolves branch exco

    NURTW dissolves branch exco

    The Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede, has dissolved the leadership of its units and branches under Alimosho Branch ‘F’ under Tolani Adedayo.

    The development followed the breakdown of law and order in the area, leading to destruction vehicles.

    A free-for-all broke out when some members of the branch’s executive engaged some residents in supremacy battle. Policemen, Agbede said, had been drafted to restore peace and order.

    The NURTW boss said he was disappointed that the Branch ‘F’ executive members could flout his directive on maintenance of peace and order at motor parks.

    “I have been warning my members on the need to be law-abiding. I’m really disappointed that despite my warning, the branch chairman and his boys engaged in violent activities. A seven-man committee headed by Micheal Odugunle to restore peace in the area has been appointed,” Agbede said.

  • Registration: 200 drivers arrested in Lagos

    The Lagos State Vehicles Inspection Services (VIS) said no fewer than 200 commercial bus drivers who are yet to register their vehicles as directed by the state government have been arrested.

    The government had given commercial bus drivers and owners in the state a January 1 deadline to register.

    The state Chief VIS Officer, Mr AbdulHafiz Toriola, said the arrest became necessary after the expiration of a two-month ultimatum to the drivers.

    “We started the enforcement since January 1, when the ultimatum expired; this will continue except there is a contrary directive from the government.

    “Most commercial motorists did not comply with the directive,’‘ Toriola said.

    The VIS chief urged all commercial bus drivers in the state to comply with the registration to prevent impounding of their vehicles.

    According to him, every commercial vehicle driver without the state’s operation licence will be arrested.

    The state Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr Tajudeen Agbede, last Monday, appealed to the government to extend the ultimatum by two months.

    He said the extension would enable more drivers to comply with the directive.

    Agbede made the appeal when he led more than 300 commercial bus drivers for the registration at the state Drivers’ Institute at Oshodi.

    He told the Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Mr Ayodele Oyedokun, that two months was inadequate to get all commercial buses registered.

    “I have directed all executive members across branches to come out for the registration.

    “It is when the leaders register that we will be able to enforce it on members; there is no excuse for anybody, it is mandatory for all members to cooperate,’’ Agbede said.

    The state Chairman of the Road Transport Employers’Association, Mr Olorode Adefowope, also said the union was making efforts to ensure that all its members complied with the directive.

    He appealed for extension of the exercise.

    The state Ministry of Transportation began registration of commercial vehicle owners and their drivers on November 1, and ended it on December 31, last year.

  • Street Credibility to hold December 14

    THE grand finale of the Street Credibility music competition is scheduled to hold at the Bedrock Hotel, Oko-Afo on December 14, 2013, organisers have said. The organisers disclosed that the best artiste in Lagos State will represent JMP Records internationally.

    The event which has Hon. Kolawole Taiwo as it host will attract Crème-de-la-Crème both within and outside Lagos. Mrs. Abimbola Fashola has been earmarked to be the Mother of the day.

    Other guests include Hon. Akinyemi Apara the Guest Speaker, Hon. Akinmorin Kuye the Father of the day, His Royal Highness Oba Fatai Oyeyinka Aromire the Royal Father of the day, MC Oluomo as the Chairman of the day and Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede as Special Guest of Honour.

    Street Credibility, a music and dance competition, has gone round some Local Governments in Lagos including Ifelodun LCDA, Apapa Iganmu LCDA, Oriade LCDA among others.