The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says tanker drivers have suspended their ongoing strike protesting the N12,500 levy for the e-call up system on the Lekki-Epe corridor.
The Lagos government had announced plans to implement the e-call up system from June 16 — a development that prompted truck operators to announce the suspension of operations along the corridor.
Tanker drivers suspend strike protesting truck call-up system on Lekki-Epe corridor
IPMAN says tanker drivers have suspended strike over call-up system
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Call-up system protest: IPMAN says tanker drivers have suspended strike
Tanker drivers suspend strike protesting truck call-up system on Lekki-Epe corridor
In a directive issued to all zonal and depot unit chairpersons on Tuesday, the association said the move to suspend the strike followed a commitment by the state government to engage key stakeholders.
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According to the letter signed by James Tor, the association’s national secretary, the stakeholders include IPMAN’s national executive committee and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO).
Tor said the associations and the Lagos government would reach an “amiable settlement of the proposed N12,500.00 (Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Naira) levy”.
“Sequel to the above you are directed to suspend the strike action and resume normal work to allow time for amiable resolution,” the letter reads.
“We appreciate your cooperation and urge all IPMAN members to remain united and vigilant as we continue to engage the Lagos State Government in pursuit of a fair and favourable outcome.”
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According to the statement, copies of the directive were also sent to unions and stakeholders in the downstream sector, including the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and its petroleum tanker drivers (PTD) branch.
