NURTW, RTEAN Sign Historic Agreement to Drive Lagos Bus Industry Transition Programme
The two major transport unions in Lagos State—the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN)—have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to participate in the Lagos State Bus Industry Transition Programme (BITP), marking a significant milestone in the transformation of public transportation in the state.
Describing the agreement as "a new beginning for public transport in this state," the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, said the MoU demonstrates the commitment of the Lagos State Government and transport stakeholders to building a safer, more efficient, and sustainable public transport system.
The BITP is a Lagos State Government initiative being implemented by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to integrate informal commercial transport operators, including the iconic yellow danfo buses, into a regulated, structured, and modern public transport network.
The historic agreement was signed by Lagos State Chairman of RTEAN Mr. Samson Ajala Adepeju and Secretary, Bolaji Kawojue, alongside Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Sego and Secretary, Comrade Usman O. Teslimfor (NURTW), while the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa and the Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo signed on behalf of the Lagos State Government.
The MoU establishes the guiding principles and expected outcomes for the implementation of the BITP. It provides a common framework for the transition of bus operations across the state's eight Quality Bus Corridors (QBCs) and forms the basis for the granting of bus operating franchises under the new system.
Under this new operational model, transport unions will be structured using a cooperative societal governance model to manage union members' transition into franchise operators. Fare collections will adopt a fully digital payment system to streamline revenues, while LAMATA will maintain strict regulatory oversight across all routes.
Four key Quality Bus Corridors (QBCs) currently under construction to launch this integrated system include: IjuIshaga – Abule Egba, Ketu – Alapere – Akanimodo, Iyana-Iba – Igando – Iyana-Ipaja, Ojuelegba – Lawanson– Cele.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, highlighted the significance of the agreement, noting that the journey to its realization began more than 30 months ago through sustained engagement and collaboration with the transport unions.
According to her, the successful integration of the formal and informal transport sectors in Lagos has the potential to become a global reference point for cities seeking to modernize their public transport systems while ensuring the inclusion of existing operators.
"This will become a baseline for other cities because it will be a verifiable example of a handshake between government and the unions," she said.
Engr. Akinajo stressed that the formalization of public transport should not be viewed as an attempt to suppress or marginalize transport operators.
"Formalization should not be construed as strangulation. When we collaborate, the result will be formidable and capable of being replicated across other parts of Nigeria and in cities around the world that are seeking to formalize their public transport operations," she added.
The signing of the MoU represents a major step in Lagos State's ongoing efforts to reform the public transport sector by improving service quality, enhancing commuter safety, promoting operational efficiency, and creating a sustainable and investor-friendly bus transport industry.
@olaronaldo1@Hamix37 Nah. Its reported that Iyin is actually partly responsible for our Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani being in postion.
Iyin was said to have been offered this position and he declined.
😭😂 It was such a wild statement. I don't think he follows Politics as much cos just recently it was the President who was informing the Chief of Staff about what was happening in Lagos when they impeached the speaker and the CoS was unaware.
But the President doesn't know. LOL
OPERATION HADIN KAI IDENTIFY WANTED SENIOR ISWAP/ISIS TERRORIST LEADERS OPERATING AROUND THE LAKE CHAD BASIN
Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant breakthrough following recent successful offensive operations against ISWAP/ISIS terrorists in the Lake Chad region of Northern Borno State.
During the operations, troops recovered several technical devices and other high-value intelligence materials, including a camcorder used by ISWAP terrorists to record propaganda videos and document operational activities. Subsequent forensic exploitation of the recovered devices generated actionable intelligence, leading to the identification of locations associated with terrorist activities as well as identities of several senior ISWAP leaders operating within the Mangari–Metele–Dogon Chukun axis along the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin in Abadam and Kukawa Local Government Areas of Borno State. The identified terrorists leaders and key operatives include; Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa – Wali (Governor of ISIS West Africa Province), his Deputy/Amirul Jaish Muhammad Jidda (“The One-Handed Man”) and Hamad Abu Hanifa the Amirul-Fiya of ISWAP among others.
Operation HADIN KAI wishes to specifically draw the attention of the public to Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, the ISWAP Wali, who remains the most wanted terrorist leader operating within the Lake Chad Basin. The military will offer a substantial financial reward to any individual whose credible and actionable information directly leads to his arrest. All information received will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, and the identity of informants will be fully protected in accordance with established security procedures.
Operation HADIN KAI urges members of the public to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by providing credible and timely information that could assist security agencies in locating and apprehending these suspected terrorist operatives. Members of the public are encouraged to report any relevant information through established security reporting channels or via 0708 498 8859. Citizens are strongly advised not to confront or attempt to apprehend the suspected terrorists under any circumstances.
MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Military Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI
MAIDUGURI
5 August, 2026
Adebayo Odusami, known as Howie-T, was the first official manager of the Nigerian music duo P-Square. He helped launch their career after they won the Benson & Hedges Grab Da Mic competition in 2001.
20 years later he died in 2020. Guess it the only person that showed up?
From Lateef Jakande till Tinubu was alwlmost 20 years
Did Lagos not suffer neglect?
Did we die?
No.
We kept our heads above water, we shall do it again.
Where is GEJ's monument in Bayelsa?
Where is OBJ's monument in Ogun?
Where is UMY's monument in Katsina?
Lagos will add Coastal Road and a brand new Airport to its monuments, and Nollywood will showcase it. We will remind you why PBAT is the greatest because he knows how to do for his people and do for Nigeria.
Abuja has the City Gate.
What are the state monuments in Oyo, Rivers, Delta, Kogi, Gombe, Kano, Taraba and Sokoto?
What are they?
But when Lagos is creating an enabling environment (Lagos State Film City), funding (Lagos Film Fund), training (Lagos Creative Industry Initiative (LACI) and EbonyLife Creative Academy), festivals (EKO International Film Festival), infrastructure and directly investing in Nollywood films (Makemation), showcases and initiatives children of perdition will come online and ask why everything is in Lagos.
Don’t worry, our trains will soon become a common feature in blockbuster movies, then we will add coastal road and Eko Atlantic.