The Lagos Police Command has held a meeting with stakeholders to address the proposed protest by public transport drivers in the state scheduled for today (Monday, November 13).

According to a statement signed by the Lagos Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the meeting was attended by the leadership of the Police Command, Lagos State Government, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

Hundeyin stated that germane issues and concerns raised by the commercial drivers were critically looked into.

“The stakeholders, at the conclusion of the meeting, agreed to work together to ensure obedience to all traffic laws on the part of the transporters and the checkmating of excesses of law enforcement officers within the state,” Hundeyin said.

In addition, he said that the NURTW late Sunday night agreed to a larger meeting to be held today.

At the meeting were Deputy Commissioners of Police Waheed Ayilara (SCID), Fatai Tijani (Operations), Khan Salihu (Administration), Commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS) – CSP Yinka Egbeyemi, Commander Taskforce – CSP Shola Jejeloye.

Others are Honourable Sola Giwa – the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Bolaji Oreagba – General Manager LASTMA, delegates of NURTW Lagos Chapter led by Alhaji Sulyman Ojora (Kudeti) amongst others.

“The Lagos State Police Command uses this medium to assure Lagosians that the Command has made adequate deployments in line with prioritizing their safety and security, while encouraging them to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation,” Hundeyin said.
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