The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria(RTEAN), Lagos state branch, has named Aransiola Kudus as the acting Chairman following a court ruling.
Sometime ago, the Lagos state government had suspended RTEAN operations in the state. The government also dissolved its elected leadership, and established a 25-member park management committee led by Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, to manage all motor parks and garages in the state. However, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria nullified the government’s decision and affirmed RTEAN’s right to operate in Lagos State in a ruling delivered on April 18th.
Consequent upon the court’s ruling, the Executive National President of RTEAN, Dr. Musa Muhammed Maitakobi, appointed Aransiola Kudus, the Deputy Chairman (Admin), as the acting Chairman of Lagos in accordance with Article 7:2ii(a) of RTEAN’s constitution during the trade union’s National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja.
Comrade Yusuf Adeniyi addressed journalists after the NEC meeting and stated that the organisation was dedicated to following the rule of law and adhering to the court’s ruling. Adeniyi further stated the need for unity within the organisation and urged all members to collaborate to enhance transportation services in Lagos State.
Kudus’ appointment as acting chairman of the state’s branch of RTEAN may affect its negotiation with government and also lead to opposition from other transportation unions and stakeholders following adherence to the court’s ruling.
