Union Leaders Order Tanker Drivers To Stay At Home
March 26, 2020
9:39 am
The National Leadership of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), has directed tanker drivers to leave depots due to rising cases of coronavirus in Nigeria.
NARTO is the umbrella organisation of all commercial transport owners in Nigeria.
The union told drivers to stay at home with effect from Friday, March 27.
This announcement was contained in a statement by NARTO president, Yusuf Othma, on Wednesday.
He explained that the decision was in line with government’s effort to control the spread of the global pandemic.
Othma expressed worry about the safety and health of all its employees “who are
