The strike embarked upon by commercial drivers in Lagos State continues as the leadership of the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN) has failed to reach an agreement with the state government to end the action.
The drivers have boycotted services across the state over alleged extortion of their members by the management of parks and garages in the state, as well as those attached to the National Union of Road Transport Workers and Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria .The Lagos State Government subsequently waded into the matter, which left many Lagos residents stranded on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
So, the meeting was adjourned to Friday by 12 noon at the Alausa secretariat.“We thank all the drivers for our steadfastness, loyalty, and dedication to this struggle for our freedom. We want them to be patient and keep on with the strike until the Friday meeting. By Friday, the strike would be five working days, and we are happy that we have been justified largely thus far. We want Lagosians who are our customers and commuters to bear with us as we all face the consequences of extortion.
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