RTEAN appoints Henry Ugwu as national secretary general

RTEAN appoints Henry Ugwu as national secretary general

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria has appointed Henry Ugwu as the new national secretary-general of the association, effective immediately. The executive national president of RTEAN, Musa Mohammed, said this in a statement on Sunday.

Mr Mohammed said the decision was taken in strict compliance with the association’s constitution, and in line with the provisions of the Trade Unions Act, Cap. T14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (as amended).

He said, “The association hereby notifies all members, stakeholders, government institutions, security agencies, and the general public to take due note of this leadership change and accord full recognition only to Mr Henry Ugwu as the duly appointed national secretary general of RTEAN.”

Mr Mohammed said that the National Executive Council of RTEAN, at its duly convened meeting held on Thursday, presided over by the deputy national president (administration), Mohammed Bishara.

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“During the meeting, the NEC received and deliberated on the report and recommendations of the investigative committee constituted to examine allegations of misconduct against Mr Yusuf Adeniyi.

“After careful consideration of the committee’s findings, the NEC resolved that Mr Yusuf Adeneyi is hereby dismissed from office as the national secretary general of RTEAN with immediate effect.

“That Mr Adeniyi is no longer authorised to act, function, or represent himself in any capacity as Secretary General of the sector,” he said.

Mr Mohammed said the association remains committed to transparency, accountability, industrial harmony, and effective collaborations with the government towards advancing peace and development in the Nigerian transport sector.

RTEAN appoints Henry Ugwu as national secretary general

(NAN)