National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)

NURTW NATIONAL PRESIDENT CELEBRATES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON HIS 74TH BIRTHDAY

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya (Mc Oluomo), has extended heartfelt congratulations to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 74th birthday.

In a statement, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya described President Tinubu as an exceptional statesman, a courageous reformer, and a father figure whose leadership continues to inspire hope across the nation. He applauded President Tinubu’s landmark achievements since assuming office, particularly his bold economic reforms geared towards stabilising the nation’s economy, his drive for increased infrastructural development, and strategic initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at improving the living standards of Nigerians.

The NURTW Boss highlighted the benefits of the Renewed Hope Agenda, including improved road infrastructure, enhanced security, and increased access to healthcare, which have positively impacted the lives of Nigerians, especially transport workers.

“The NURTW Boss prayed to Almighty God to grant President Tinubu continued good health, greater wisdom, and renewed strength as he steers the affairs of the nation,” the statement read. “He expressed confidence that under the President’s leadership, Nigeria will continue to witness peace, unity, and remarkable progress.”

In his congratulatory message, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya said: “I am elated to congratulate my father, benefactor, and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 74th birthday. We at the grassroots are feeling the benefits of his programmes and policies, particularly the Renewed Hope Agenda, which has brought hope and prosperity to our members and Nigerians at large.”

“We pray that Allah grants President Tinubu long life, good health, and success in all his endeavours,” the statement concluded.

Signed,
Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya (Mc Oluomo)
National President, NURTW

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

NATIONAL UNION OF ROAD TRANSPORT WORKERS (NURTW)

SITUATION REPORT ON THE INVASION OF THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT OF NURTW

March 23, 2026

The attention of the National President, NURTW, Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, has been drawn to the forceful takeover of the Union’s National Secretariat by Mr. Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa.

The National President wishes to intimate members of the Union and the general public that:

1. He was not a defendant in the purported judgement.
2. The judgement has been appealed and a stay of ex*****on has been duly entered.
3. He has not engaged with Mr. Baruwa or any individual, aware that cases are pending in court.
4. The situation is under the control of security agencies.

Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya remains the National President of NURTW.

The National President urges all members to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, and to maintain peace and order in their respective areas.

Signed,

Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya (Mc Oluomo)
National President, NURTW
FCT, Abuja

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As the year draws to an end, I enjoined all members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to watch this to the end This will prepare us for a great 2024!

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YULETIDE: TINUBU APPROVES WAIVERS ON ROAD, RAIL TRANSPORT

To facilitate smooth holiday travel for citizens, President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for a 50% reduction in interstate transport fares and free train rides for Nigerians travelling between December 21, 2023, and January 4, 2024.

Dele Alake, Chairman of the inter-ministerial committee on presidential intervention, disclosed this announcement at the A*o Rock Villa.

The federal government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, will coordinate efforts with transporters, road transport unions, and the Nigerian Railway Corporation to ensure the successful implementation of this special presidential initiative. He adds that air travel is not included in this initiative, as the focus is solely on benefiting the masses.

The Minister of Transportation clarified that the intervention specifically addresses luxurious buses operating on 22 designated routes during this period.

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50% transport subsidy: FG slashes inter-state fares, Labour knocks government
21st December 2023

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The Federal Government on Wednesday announced 50 per cent reduction in transportation costs along 22 interstate routes during the Yuletide season.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, who chairs the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Presidential Intervention, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents at the A*o Rock Villa, Abuja.

Also, the spokesperson for the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Segun Falade, said the union would commence the implementation of the fare subsidy on Thursday (today).

Giving further explanation, Alake said the 50 per cent reduction in the fares was arrived at in conjunction with companies operating luxury buses.

He added that President Bola Tinubu had directed that commuters on all train services would get free rides from Thursday (today) to January 4, 2024

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The National Union of Road Transport Workers has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses.

The union stated that an adequate implementation of the scheme would cushion the effect of the removal of subsidy.

President Bola Tinubu in July promised to acquire and distribute 3,000 CNG-fuelled buses across the states and local governments for mass transit at an affordable rate.

Also, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, in a statement on Thursday, said with the introduction of the CNG vehicles, Nigerians would pay less for transportation.

What the government should do is that they should try and hasten the processes towards getting the buses. They said they want to acquire 3,000 buses nationwide, which is a far cry from the number of passengers all over Nigeria.

Supporting Edun’s view in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, the NURTW spokesperson, Segun Falade, said though the 3,000 vehicles were far less than the population, the government should hasten the process of making them available.

He said, “CNG buses are alternatives that can help ease the effect of the subsidy removal especially as it relates to the current cost of fuel against the CNG.

NURTW alone has more than three million transporters. Three thousand buses will be a far cry. However, the beauty of it all is the percentage of which such buses will be acquired; nine per cent is not bad.

Speaking further, he said, “I would advise that they should put measures in place to have a very broad base training so that most users will have the leverage to make good use of the buses. So, the rate of fatality will be reduced.

“I would also advise that the Federal Government should find a way to hasten towards getting the buses. From what I read, procurement will be around March to August 2024 which is too far off. The buses should be increased from the meagre 3,000 even if it’s in phases.

“They should try and get close to 10,000 buses for Nigerians, and commercial drivers should be supported with adequate training.”

The National Union of Road Transport Workers on Saturday confirmed the arrest of its National President, Tajudeen Baruwa, and three other executives.

The union also confirmed the sealing off of its national secretariat located in Garki 2, Abuja.

It said the president and three other officials were arrested on the premises of the secretariat on Friday at 5pm when armed policemen and operatives of the Department of State Services invaded the building and asked all the occupants to leave.

The Deputy President of the union, Isa Ore, who confirmed the development while addressing journalists, said he was surprised by the development as the security agents did not give any reason for their action.

He said the union was preparing for the inauguration and swearing-in of the newly elected members of the National Administrative Council when the police arrived, ordered the workers to vacate and sealed off the premises.

“We were shocked to see the policemen in their numbers locking our secretariat without giving a reason. Today (Saturday), we were preparing for the inauguration and swearing-in of the newly elected National Administrative Council members but we just saw police and they asked us to leave the premises.

“They said it was an order from above and they have detained our president and other leaders at the Wuse Police Station. I have called the FCT Commissioner of Police but he said he was not in town,” Ore added.

He said others arrested and currently being detained at the Wuse Zone 3 Division were the General Secretary, Anthony Chukudi; National Trustee, Olayi Odion, and Principal Assistant Secretary, Abdulrasak Yemi.