Lagos Lifts Suspension On Road Transport Employers, Dissolves Parks And Garages Committee

The Lagos State government has lifted suspension on the activities of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state.

The state government said it took the decision after careful consideration and extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, including members of RTEAN, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the general public.

This was disclosed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on transportation, Sola Giwa.

“In furtherance of this administration’s quest to foster peace and smooth working relationship among union members in the transportation sector, the Lagos State Government has lifted the ban on the activities of Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the State,” Giwa said in a statement on Monday.

According to him, 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.

Giwa explained that “the decision is 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, ultimately leading to improved 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.

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

It would be recalled that the state government in September 2022 suspended the activities of RTEAN across the state, and constituted a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the union.