Solomon's Column

Workers in Nigeria have continuously lamented their poor conditions of service and poor welfare. In this interview, the Chairman Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals(NUAHP), Oyo state council, Comrade Oladayo Olabampe insists that his union has similar challenges. Excerpts : How has been in journey so far, as regards addressing issues of leadership in your union? God has being helping us. And members of the union have been cooperative with the help of God we have had a smooth journey. Although it has not been easy, we have tried our bets. God has helped us in most of the issues while we are still discussing some others, the Government is giving attention to a number of the issues and some are still undergoing some struggle. What are the highlights of your achievements? The major achievements start with the fact that we have a listening Governor, and we also interact with organs of the Government. When we have issues they listen to us, when we have some issues the state

Th e absence of an effective transport system in several states of Nigeria has left Nigerians to the mercy of dubious transporters. These transporters who are guided by the action and inaction of certain states Governments, have become law onto themselves. Commuters across the federation go through great difficulties and harrowing experiences before reaching their various destinations daily. This is as a result of not only the prohibitive transport fares but also the infiltration of the transport system by criminals. In some states of the federation, tricycle operators and commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as okada riders, have for some time now, being having a field day exploiting helpless commuters for their benefit and that of the Government. The insinuation is that the affected states covertly sanction the activities of the criminals who have infiltrated the transport system. However, it is worrisome to note that some state Governments have obstinately rejected t