The National President of the Heavy Duty and Haulage Transport Association of Nigeria, Engr. Osigbemeh Emmanuel, has officially confirmed Ambassador Samuel Eniola as the duly appointed South-West Coordinator of the union following the rules of engagement stipulated with Article 5 of the group’s constitution.
The declaration was made during a media briefing on Friday, addressing an ongoing dispute regarding the legitimacy of union members and executives in the South-West region.
Mr. Ayobami Makinde and some others have submitted a petition alleging misconduct and claiming that Eniola is not the legitimate coordinator of the union in the Western Zone
Meanwhile, the National President dismissed these allegations, reiterating that Eniola is indeed the authentic leader, recognised with all necessary documentation, dated and signed by the national president with authentic identification card given to him by the national body.
Ambassador Samuel Eniola is the legitimate South-West Coordinator of our union, as acknowledged by the national body. Anyone else claiming this position is an impostor,
“Osigbemeh he stated.
He also outlined the association’s mandate, which includes combating the diversion and theft of goods, as well as addressing the issue of abandoned vehicles on highways. Other priorities include educating drivers about professionalism and reducing road carnage, economic sabotage, and preventable loss of life to mention but a few.
In response to the petition against Eniola, The National President explains that Makinde’s claims are unfounded, as no substantial evidence or official appointment letter has been presented, nor has an ID card for the position been issued to him. He urged the public to remain vigilant against impostors and promised that the union would take drastic action to expose all perpetrators.
Furthermore, the National President emphasized that none of the three individuals had ever show expression of interest form as a genuine interest in joining the union or have obtained the necessary documentation to be recognised as substantial members.
In a another development aimed at supporting the Federal Government’s policies on ease of doing business and combating economic sabotage, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested several suspects involved in unauthorized revenue collection and multiple taxation along the Eastern part of Nigeria
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment towards dismantling all illegal revenue collection points and taxation schemes, ensuring a safer environment for citizens, especially business people in Nigeria.
This operation marks a significant initiative for the police to enforce the Presidential order on ease of doing business and combat illegal roadblocks and revenue collection schemes, thereby promoting economic development in Nigeria.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi Force Public Relations Officer disclosed these in Abuja on the 28th of August, 2024. via a press Statement reiterating IGP’s Commitment against economic saboteurs.
