After heavy criticism by the spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, the Enugu State Government has invited the leadership of Tipper Drivers, Tricycle Operators and Okada Riders for a meeting.
Mbaka had lambasted the decision of the government to ban operations of the Tipper, Tricycle and Okada in three Local Government areas, describing the decision as insensitive.
He also called on church leaders to condemn the spate of insecurity in Enugu, adding that one day the criminals will also invade their comfort zones.
According to him, crime thrives because there are no jobs, adding that the action of the government is capable of creating more tension, unemployment, poverty and violent crimes in the state.
He said the government should review the ban or face God’s wrath for seeking to inflict more hardship on the people under their care.
Following the condemnation. Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has invited the state leaderships of the Association of Tricycle Riders Transport Union (ATRTU), Tipper Union and the Nkanu East and Nkanu West Local Government Area branches of Motorcycle Transport Union to a security meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Steve Oruruo, disclosed that the meeting will hold at the Government House, Enugu, at 2:45 pm.
The statement stressed that “All invitees to this meeting are expected to be seated by 2:45 pm on Tuesday, the 1st of March, 2022 at the Government House, Enugu”.
The full text of the statement reads: “The leaderships of the following Associations are hereby invited to a security meeting with His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Tuesday, 1st March 2022, at Government House, Enugu.
“Association of Tricycle Riders Transport Union (ATRTU) Enugu State.
“Enugu State Tipper Union.
“Motorcycle Transport Union of Enugu State: Nkanu East and Nkanu West Local Government Branches.
“All invitees to this meeting are expected to be seated by 2:45 pm on Tuesday, the 1st of March, 2022, at the Government House, Enugu.
