The Tricycle Riders in Iju- Ishaga area of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government staged a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on allegations of assault by members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the area.



The spokesman for the angry riders, Ramon Oladeji, stated that members of the NURTW always mandate them to carry passengers and alleged that whenever they do not have passengers on their tricycle, the vehicle would be seized, taken to the police station and not released until ransom has been collected.

Another representative of the protesters, Mr. Olatunji Olayemi, blamed the NURTW Chairman, Mr. Okigbo of masterminding the difficulties being faced by tricycle riders.

While responding, Hon. Mojeed Fatai, Chairman, House Committee on Transport implored the members to remain calm and peaceful.

The Chairman stated that the only two unions recognised by the State are the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and demanded that they align themselves with either of the two recognised unions.

He however, assured them that necessary action will be taken as soon as the House is formally notified, promising that the House would consequently invite the leadership of the NURTW to state their position on the allegations.

Source>>http://www.barbaric.com.ng/keke-riders-protest-assault-nurtw-members/