There are growing concerns over unruly activities of Agberos, otherwise known as motorpark touts, on Lagos roads.
Originally, agbero is a Yoruba word for a tout who scouts for passengers for commercial drivers and helps to carry luggage at motor parks.
At bus stops, they impose levies such as ‘Owo weekend, Owo loading,’ ‘Owo Olopa ,’ ‘Owo Task Force,’ ‘Owo Organising,’ ‘Owo Traffic’ and ‘Owo Environmental’.Sometimes, they destroy vehicles and obstruct traffic without fear of being challenged by government authorities. They are also ready tools for desperate politicians.
It was reported that transport unions operating in Lagos State, make as much as N123.078 billion yearly. In a chat with The Guardian, a member of the NURTW, who preferred not to disclose his identity, said: “May God help us. We are doing this job not to steal or sit at home. At my bus stop, I deliver N8, 000 to the union daily, while the rest of the money is mine. At times, I may not realise up to N8000 and they also reason with us. Market is usually dry during holidays and they understand that.
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