By Ben Adoga
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress yesterday initiated moves to resolve the conflict between the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and its Lagos State Council.
A press statement issued by NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emma Ugboaja after the end of their closed-door meeting indicated that progress was being made to resolve the impasse.
The meeting as said to be chaired by the President of the Maritime Workers Union who is also the National Trustee of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju.
The statement read in part: “Frank discussions were held and there was optimism that the conflict would be resolved amicably soon.
“In keeping with the principle of fair hearing, the Adeyanju-committee will be meeting with the leadership of NURTW on a date yet to be determined.
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“A joint meeting will thereafter hold with the two parties for the full and final resolution of the conflict.”
It will be recalled that a dispute between the Lagos State Council and the national leadership of NURTW led to the suspension of the Lagos Council which in retaliation asked the Lagos State Government to take control of motor parks in the state.
Ugboaja stated that concerned about the growing dispute, Congress elected to offer leadership by apprehending the dispute.
