RTEAN Appointed Aransiola Kudus As Acting Chairman For Lagos Branch

In response to a court ruling, the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) named Aransiola Kudus as the temporary chairman of its Lagos branch.

Remember that the Lagos state government had declared that RTEAN operations in its jurisdiction would be suspended, disbanded its elected leadership, and appointed a 25-person park management committee headed 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, in a ruling issued on April 18, invalidated the government’s action and upheld RTEAN’s right to conduct business in Lagos State.

Based on that judgement, the Executive National President of RTEAN, Dr. Musa Muhammed Maitakobi, during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the trade union held in Abuja, appointed his Deputy Chairman (Admin), Aransiola Kudus, as the acting Chairman of Lagos in line with Article 7:2ii(a) of RTEAN constitution.

Briefing journalists after the NEC meeting, Comrade Yusuf Adeniyi, expressed the organization’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that it operates in compliance with the court’s judgement.

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He also emphasized the importance of unity within the organization and called on all members to work together towards the common goal of improving transportation services in Lagos State.

However, the appointment of Mr. Kudus as acting Chairman in Lagos comes at a crucial time for RTEAN, as it faces potential resistance from other transportation unions and stakeholders in the wake of the court’s decision.

It could also have implications for the organization’s approach to issues such as negotiations with the government and the welfare of its members.

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