By Akinwale Kasali
In a move to forestall a further repeat of the breakdown of law and order in Lagos State as result of crisis often caused by factions in the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, the Lagos State Government has brokered peace between the National President of NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, popular as MC Oluomo, and the Lagos NURTW Chairman, Mustapha Adekunle, popular as Sego.
Both signed a peace accord in the State facilitated by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa.
The Peace Pact was attended by Senior Members of the NURTW who unanimously agreed that Mediation and Conflict Resolution Committee be setup to address grievances among the duo promptly.
In the accord signed by both parties, they agreed that violence, threats, intimidation, or actions disrupting union operations were actions that violated the agreement.
They both accepted that disciplinary actions should be imposed on anyone that the agreement including suspension, fines, expulsion, and legal consequences under federal and state laws.
According to the agreement, there must be an open and regular communication between the National Executive and the State Chapter for transparency and constructive resolution of concerns.
“Implementation of educational programs to promote respect, cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution. And regular workshops and training sessions to ensure awareness of the consequences of peace breaches.
“Creation of a joint committee to monitor compliance and evaluate the effectiveness of peacekeeping measures”,
Giwa further emphasized that internal disharmony within the Union could adversely affect other areas of commercial activities within the State, urging them to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations in the Peace Pact signed.
The Special Adviser urged the Union’s leadership to prioritize peace for the benefit of all Stakeholders in the transport sector.
Further speaking on the Peace Accord, Giwa explained that by signing the agreement to maintain peace and order, the Union reaffirms its commitment to fostering unity and stability while safeguarding members’ welfare.
It would be recalled that before MC Oluomo passed the baton of the leadership of Lagos NURTW to Sego, they had on several occasions disagreed, leading to breakdown of law and order, as their loyalists engage in physical assaults which result to loss of lives and wanton destruction of properties.
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