Kwara Transportation: NURTW, RTEAN Throw Weight Behind AbdulRazaq's Initiatives

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The Kwara State Government has again been commended for its laudable initiatives in the transportation sector by the two prominent transportation bodies in the State - the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Transport Employees Association of Nigeria, (RTEAN).

The Commissioner for the Ministry of Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Kora Sabi, received the accolades, while hosting delegates from the two unions his office, yesterday.The unions appreciated the progressive agenda and urban renewal infrastructural projects, which have brought huge relief to the transportation sector in the State.

Hon. Lafia Aliyu Kora Sabi expressed delight in their acknowledgement of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's commitment towards transforming the transportation system and for pledging support to the administration's vision in promoting a conducive environment for all.

He implored the Heads of the two unions to avoid unnecessary dispute and called for maximum collaboration from them to enable the State Government achieve its goal of a reliable transportation system that would drive economic growth.

He, however, assured the delegation, of the Ministry's readiness to look into their areas of concerns, requests and other issues raised, while stressing that the present administration  was ever ready to buy into any input capable of promoting development and prosperity of the State.
The Director of State Transportation, Engr. Josuah Durotoye, who said that the new Ministry of Transportation was  lucky to have a highly experienced and seasoned Commissioner, emphasized that the Ministry would ensure proper maintenance of roads and maintain cordial relationships with every relevant transport body for the good of all.

In her remarks, the Director, Personal Finance and Supply of the Ministry, Hajia Medinat Ajao, appreciated the two unions for the courtesy visit and assured them that their requests would be looked into accordingly.

On his part, the Kwara State Chairman of the NURTW, Alh. AbdulRasaq Ariwoola, said they have been working in unison,  supporting the present administration from the on set and pledged their continued cooperation to the Ministry in achieving set goals.

Alh. Ariwoola, who further disclosed that, the administration has been very gracious to their unions in areas of empowerment and palliatives, explained the need for more by the government.

He lauded the transformation agenda on transportation heralded by the creation of the new Ministry as commendable and unprecedented, which according to him, was long over due.

Also, speaking, the Chairman of the RTEAN  Alh. AbdulRahman Olayinka Onikijipa, represented by the Association's State Secretary, Alh. AbdulHamid Jimoh, maintained a similar stand with his counterpart, stressing that both the NURTW and RTEAN are law abiding people. He warned that any member found wanting of contravening the State transportation laws should be dealt with accordingly.
 
He, however, called on the State government to expedite action on finding a lasting solution to the road safety issues at the Okoolowo and Shao express-way.

Also at the meeting were, the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Transport, Hon. Ibrahim Orire; the Director, Mechanical Service of the Ministry, Engr. Olayinka Busari; Director, Road, Rail and Water Ways, Engr. Solomon Oyinloye; other management staff of the Ministry and members of the two road unions.



Alabere Ahmed Babatunde
Press Secretary,
Ministry of Transportation

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