Abia State Gov't Lifts Ban on The Activities of The NURTW In The State And Accepts New Caretaker Leadership

The Abia State Government has lifted the ban proscribing the activities of the State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). 


Governor Okezie Ikpeazu announced this when he received in audience the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Ibikunle Tajudeen Barwa and his team at Government House Umuahia.


Dr Ikpeazu said that he has accepted the apology of the National Leadership of the Union regarding the misunderstanding between the State Government and the Union's Chapter in the State , adding that both parties should be partners in progress.



The Governor, who disclosed that since the National Leadership has, in its wisdom, set up a Caretaker Committee to suprintend over the activities of the Union in the State for some time, said he expects the union to show respect for constituted authorities in the State at all times.


The Governor pointed out that his administration has had good working relationship with all Motor Unions in the State and has tried to complement their efforts by investing a lot in road infrastructure and maintenance of security, law and order.


Dr Ikpeazu further said that Abia is one of the states in the country with Ambulances provided by the State Government stationed strategically on the highways strictly for accident victims.


The Governor said that he recognizes that the transport sector is important for the nation's economy, stressing that Abia which is known for Trade and Commerce can not ignore the Transport Sector if her economy must flourish.


Earlier in an address, the National President, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Comrade Ibikunle Tajudeen Barwa said that his visit to Abia was as a result of the misunderstanding between the State Chapter of the Union and the State Government.

The National President informed the Governor that the Union is law abiding and will not tolerate a situation where any of its chapters shows any form of disloyalty to any Government.


He further informed the Governor the National Leadership of the Union has removed from office, the Eugene Eze Job led State Executive of the Union and appointed a Caretaker Committee to manage the affairs of the Union on a temporary basis pending when another substantive State Executive Council will be put in place. 


He appealed to the Governor to lift the ban on the activities of the Union in the state.



Comrade Barwa said that the union has also written a letter of apology to the Governor over the matter and solicited his fatherly role in resolving the matter amicably.


In an interview later,he thanked the Abia State Government for lifting the ban on the activities of the Union and assured that what ever mistakes that have been made in the past will be corrected.


He used the forum to appeal for calm by its members and urged them to maintain the peace now that a Caretaker Committee is in chargeof the union's activities in the State.


Secretary to Government, Barrister Chris Ezem, Honorable Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, State Head of Service, Sir Onyi Wamah, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr ACB Agbazuere, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport were amongst other top officials of the State Government who witnessed the event which held at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House Umuahia. 



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Education Remains a Top Priority of Our Policy Thrust: Gov. Fubara

Image
The Rivers State Government says it will continue to place education as one of the top most priorities of its policy thrust. Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday 24th February, 2024. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, said although the University of Port Harcourt is a Federal University the State Government would continue to support and collaborate with it to place it in a path that  would be the envy of other institutions. “We shall support you because whenever we add value to this institution, you add double value to whatever we have placed before you and we shall continue to ensure that you are given a place of high distinction and excellence”, the Governor stressed. Governor Fubara disclosed that his administration was desirous to create the enabling environment to ensure Rivers State remains a preferred destination to achieve quality education in the count...
Read more

Governor Mutfwang Crowns New Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit

Image
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has performed the coronation of the New Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit. The ceremony is coming nine years after the demise of the late Ngolong Ngas, Nde Joshua Dimlong. Governor Mutfwang, who performed the presentation of staff of office and certificate to the New Ngolong Ngas at the Pankshin Township Stadium, praised the Ngas Nation for a rancor-free selection process of the new Ngolong Ngas. He warned mischief makers against needless court actions that are capable of delaying or frustrating the selection and installation of traditional rulers in the state. He also implored citizens to alway accept the will of God in all circumstances. "I congratulate the Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit, on his ascension to the throne of his ancestors. His selection by the kingmakers, through a peaceful and rancor-free atmosphere, is worthy of emulation by other ethnic groups in the state." the Governor stated. "Let me s...
Read more

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF AN ENLARGED MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Image
The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party resolved as follows: 1. The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting originally slated for October 24, 2024, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024. 2. The postponement is to ensure that the party goes into the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections of November 16, 2024 with the unity and strength demanded to unseat the floundering All Progressive Congress, APC government in the state. 3. Reiterating the need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party, the meeting called on all members to shun divisive utterances that could undermine ongoing efforts at strengthening the party to effectively play its role as the country’s main opposition, preparatory...
Read more