From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Victor Olaiya, has engaged in a crucial meeting with leaders of major transport unions in the state, following their decision to embark on a strike over the recent fuel price hike.
The strike, which began recently led to the meeting held at the police command headquarters in Ilorin.
According to a statement by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the police commissioner met with representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN), and the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN).
At the meeting, CP Olaiya, joined by the Senior Special Assistant on Security to the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Aliyu Muyideen, called on the union leaders to remain peaceful and maintain the state’s reputation for stability.
“Kwara State is known for its harmonious, peace-loving nature,” CP Olaiya emphasised, urging the unions to trust that the Federal Government is taking steps to alleviate the economic pressures on Nigerians.
He also encouraged the union members to communicate their grievances through their leaders, assuring them that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, remains committed to their welfare and is working towards resolving their concerns.
Both parties concluded the meeting with a renewed commitment to peace and security across the state.
