Gift Barry-ObaThe Ogun State Government has apologised to residents of the state over the criss between the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Ogun State Park Management Board (OGSPAM).
Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Dairo Olugbenga, who spoke on the crisis, said efforts were made by officials of the state and other stakeholders towards restoring peaceful transport activities across the state.
Recall that on Monday, some members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Ogun State Parks and Garages Management Board clashed over revenue collection in Lafenwa, Ita Oshin, Obantoko, among others.
There were reports of gunshots during fracas, while the union members were also said to have macheted themselves.
Dairo noted that the government, based on its observations, will set in motion the needed steps to stabilise the system
“Yes, there was a crisis, and we have been able to stabilize it. On behalf of the Executive Governor of our state, I want to use this medium to appreciate the security agencies for the roles played, the various union leaders as well as other sector stakeholders and well meaning citizens of the State that come together to ensure that the kind of peace established and since enjoyed in Ogun State is not disrupted,” he said.
“We have observed one or two issues in the conduct of union activities. We are going to strategically review the entirety of the informal transport sector and stabilize the system so as to ensure that the growth, prosperity and security agenda of the present administration is not altered,” the commissioner added.
He however, urged the unions to pursue peace in the discharge of their duties, reminding them that there are also other critical stakeholders in the transport sector whose interests the government must also safeguard.
