In what would represent a hearty news for transport workers in Lagos State, the government has lifted ban on the activities of Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the State.
Special Adviser to the Governor on transportation, Sola Giwa disclosed this on Monday.
He stated that the government had taken the decision after careful consideration and extensive consultations with relevant Stakeholders, including members of the association, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and members of the public.
Asserting that the action was indeed in furtherance of the administration’s quest to foster peace and smooth working relationship among union members in the transportation sector, Giwa stated that the Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators’ Committee which was set up to manage parks and garage facilities in the State has been dissolved with immediate effect.
He also 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 championing the course of a more collaborative relationship between the government and the transport union, ultimately leading to improved road services for the public.
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.
Giwa also implored them to cooperate and work unitedly towards building a better transportation system to benefit all Lagos State residents.
It will be recalled that the State Government had suspended the activities of RTEAN across the State in September, 2022 as a constituted Caretaker Committee was inaugurated to oversee the affairs of the union till date.
