The Lagos government says a meeting with the Joint Drivers
Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN) over the ongoing strike by drivers has
been scheduled for Wednesday.
The drivers had commenced a seven-day strike on Monday over
alleged extortion by the management of motor parks and garages in the state.
The development had left many commuters in the state
stranded on Monday, while there was a hike in fares by available transporters.
In a statement, the Lagos government said a meeting with the
association had held on October 28, with another meeting fixed for Wednesday.
According to the statement, Sola Giwa, special adviser to
the governor on transportation, added that the Lagos government is looking into
the demands by the drivers “with a view to finding permanent solutions to the
issues raised by the association”.
“He explained that sequel to the announcement by JDWAN to
embark on a seven-day strike starting from 31st October, 2022, the State
Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, had invited its leadership
to a meeting on Friday, 28th October, 2022, despite its non-affiliation to any
of the transport unions, such as NURTW and RTEAN, known to the State,” the
statement reads.
“According to him, most of the union members at the meeting
were from the Badagry axis and it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned
till Wednesday, 2nd November, 2022 to have a larger house, which will include
representatives of other recognised unions with a view to resolving the matter
amicably.
“While noting that
the outcome of the second meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday would be made
known to the public, Giwa urged members of JDWAN to continue their daily routine
without fear of molestation and intimidation as security agencies have been
directed to maintain law and order.”
The special adviser also warned those taking advantage of
the strike by hiking transport fares “to desist from doing so or face the consequences
of their illegal actions”.
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