Summary: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially banned all NURTW activities in motor parks across the state. Here’s everything you need to know about this bold directive.
The Osun State Government has put its foot down — and this time, it concerns one of Nigeria’s most controversial transport unions.
Governor Ademola Adeleke officially announced a total ban on all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across Osun State. The directive was made public on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the transport sector in the state.
What Does This Mean for Osun Commuters and Transport Workers?
For many Nigerians, especially those in the Southwest, the NURTW is a name that needs no introduction. The union has long held a powerful grip over motor parks from Lagos to Ibadan, and its influence in states like Osun has been equally significant. This ban, therefore, is no small matter.
With this directive, NURTW officials and members are no longer permitted to carry out any form of operational activity within motor parks in the state. This includes the collection of levies, coordination of loading bays, and other activities the union has traditionally overseen.
A Bold Move by the Dancing Governor
Governor Adeleke — popularly known across Nigeria as the “Dancing Governor” — has once again demonstrated that his administration is not afraid to make tough calls. Since taking office, he has shown a willingness to shake up the status quo in Osun State, and this latest directive continues that trend.
While the full reasons behind the ban are still unfolding, such decisions are often tied to concerns around extortion, harassment of commuters, and revenue mismanagement — issues that have plagued NURTW-controlled parks in many Nigerian states for years.
The Bigger Picture: NURTW’s Troubled History in Nigeria
This development in Osun is part of a wider national conversation. In Lagos State, the government famously expelled the NURTW from its motor parks back in 2021, replacing the union’s oversight with the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPGA). The move was largely praised by residents who had grown weary of the chaos, violence, and illegal levies associated with NURTW operations.
Could Osun be following in Lagos’ footsteps? Many residents and commuters in the state will certainly be hoping so.
What Happens Next?
As with any major policy shift of this nature, implementation will be the true test. Motor parks across Osun will need to be monitored closely to ensure compliance, and an alternative management structure may need to be put in place to maintain order and coordinate transport activities.
Nigerians are watching closely — particularly commuters who just want to travel from Osogbo to Ile-Ife* or *Ede to Ilesha without being harassed or overcharged at the park.
Stay with us as this story develops. One thing is clear — Governor Adeleke means business.
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