TOAN Appoints Abdul-Azeez Abiola to Restructure Lagos Tricycle Operators

The Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) has commenced a six-month restructuring of its Lagos operations to resolve factional disputes among tricycle operators and consolidate competing groups under a single leadership ahead of an election. On Monday, the association's national leadership appointed Abdul-Azeez Abiola as caretaker chairman of the Lagos chapter.

His mandate is to reorganize the association while allowing existing state, zonal, and branch executives to retain their positions. TOAN National President Augustine Agbo-Akpe announced this appointment at the Lagos State secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, urging members to cooperate with Abiola and avoid disruptive actions at motor parks.

Abiola emphasized that his role is to restore stability and prepare for elections, stating that he does not intend to dismiss any officials. He called for unity among operators, stressing the importance of collective interests over personal agendas.