NURTW boss, Nebuwa condemns incessant diversion of vehicles, goods by criminals in S-East region

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha 

The Southeast coordinator of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), Heavy Duty-Light Trucks), Uche Rogers Nebuwa has said that the inauguration of the union in the region will mark the end of the incessant diversion of vehicles, especially heavy Duty-Light Trucks and goods by criminals.

Nebuwa who spoke to newsmen at his office in Onitsha, noted further that the inauguration of the union in south east region will restore sanity in the transport sector.

The Nations News Nigeria reports that the inauguration of the South east NURTW, Heavy Duty-Light Trucks) holds at Dragon, 82 Division, Nigeria Army, Enugu State.

He, however applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Minister of Transport, Obi Ozor, Enugu State Police Commissioner, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, father, NURTW Southeast, Augustine Udeozor, among others, for their assistance towards the upliftment of national carriers that include NURTW Heavy Duty-light trucks.

He condemned the illegal activities of criminal elements who do divert people’s goods and vehicles, adding that with the inauguration in Southeast where this crime is more pronounced, offenders will be on the run.

The coordinator, Nebuwa however assured that the union will operate in line with the constitution of Nigeria as it concerns road transportation.

According to him: “Therefore, I am here to plead for the maximum cooperation and support of all the Southeast state governments through the Minister of Transportation to drive this vision to a successful end.

“The inauguration will be an opportunity to create jobs for the teeming youths that roam the streets in search of jobs. As we embark on this new journey, I am committed towards working tirelessly to improve the welfare and working conditions of all our members.

“We will focus on enhancing safety, promoting professionalism and ensuring that our voices are heard in the corridors of power for a stronger, more united and prosperous union,” he stated.