NURTW celebrates Akeredolu’s anniversary with empowerment facilities

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Thursday hailed the peaceful conduct,and discipline exhibited by members of the National union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) in Ondo state since the inception of its present leadership.

Akeredolu made the remarks during an empowerment programme organized by the Union to commemorate the one year anniversary of his administration at the Union’s State Secretariat, Igoba, Akure.

The governor, while commending the initiative of its leadership, said the union played a key role in maintaining peace in the state.

He noted that that they also boosted the economy through transportation and pledged his administration’s support for its members.

Earlier, the state chairman, Adebo Jacob (aka Idajo) hailed Akeredolu for his good governance in the state.

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According to him, he decided to empower women in the union, introduce cheaper and customized engine oil branded ‘Otun-Otun’ the campaign slogan of Akeredolu for motorists and mass production of exercise books for all branches in support of the present administration passion for change in the state.

Adebo said his administration has encouraged and will continue to encourage members who are interested in pursuing academic qualifications to add more dignity to the profession.

At the occasion, all registered women members of the union from the 18 local government areas also received N100,000 each for empowerment.

Dignitaries at the event include Secretary to the State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, former speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Taofiq Abdulsalam, Senator Tayo Alasoadura and the NURTW State Secretary Kayode Agbeyangi.

 

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